Queensland Cricket is proud to announce its squads for the 2026 National Cricket Inclusion Championships (NCIC), set to take place in Perth from January 11–17. Four divisions will represent Queensland: Mixed Intellectual Disability (ID), Mixed Blind/Low Vision (BLV), Men’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), and Women’s DHH.
Queensland Squads Announced for NCIC | Ready to Take on Perth!
Mixed ID
Haydn Brumm, Jack Hollist, Hayden Donohue, Tomas Crump, Praj Singh Judge, Jamie Phillips, Alex Baker, Jack Kirkland, Ben Gregg, John Moss, Michael Unverzagt, Kyrna Crump, Daniel Lamb, Xander Sparks
Head Coach: Sandor Harris | Assistant Coach: Stephen Beckinsale | Team Managers: Leslie Hollist & Cameron Donohoue | Mentor: Mady Mawkes
Mixed BLV
Matt McCarthy, Raymond Moxly, Cory Heberley, Julie Neumann, Scott Dann, Nicole Rowling, Chris Gould, Jamie Hain, Sean Kendrick, Jack Murphy
Head Coach: Raymond Moxly | Team Manager: Darren Kendrick | Mentor: Daniel Szabo
Men’s DHH
Aston Gower, Callum Asbury, Sean Walsh, Abhi Jain, Nick Mahoney, Michael Blight, Nick Budden, Keziah Van Rijn, Kye Stanley, Luke Trudgett, Liam Prineas, Chrispine Wilondja, Hussain Mobarek, Peter Miller
Head Coach: Nikolas Schlie | Assistant Coach: Robert Mowart | Team Manager: Peter Miller | Mentor: Jakob Stennett
Women’s DHH
Alicia Finch, Claudia Arjun, Julia Algie, Lana Mulrine, Emma Stephensen, Tonie Creelman, Freba Zayee, Diana Ciuffetelli, Rona Lazo-Treloggen, Tegan Blanch, Prudence Connell, Amanda Clauss
Head Coach: Lisa Sidin | Assistant Coach: Jessica George | Team Manager: Stephen Pay | Mentor: Jakob Stennett
BLV Squad Shows Strong Form in Victoria Practice Series
As part of their NCIC preparations, Queensland’s Blind and Low Vision team faced Victoria in a competitive weekend of cricket on December 6–7, delivering strong performances and building confidence ahead of Perth.
Match Recap
- Game 1 (T20): Victoria posted 263, led by Steve Obeid’s 84 (retired). Queensland replied with 234, thanks to Chris Gould (66) and Sean Kendrick (70). Bowling highlights: Matt McCarthy (3-33) and Kendrick (2-57).
- Game 2 (T12): Queensland scored 123, with Kendrick unbeaten on 42, before restricting Victoria to 96—a great result for the home side.
- Game 3 (T20): Victoria made 216, but Queensland’s sharp fielding created three run-outs. Matt McCarthy stole the show with an unbeaten 97, sealing victory.
Both teams played with great sportsmanship, and while rivals on the field, the friendships between players were evident—a hallmark of inclusive cricket. The best outcome? Every player gained valuable game time and contributed to the success of the weekend.
Next Steps
Queensland squads will regroup for a final training session in early January before traveling to Perth for the NCIC. With strong preparation and depth across all divisions, Queensland is ready for an exciting tournament.