Aradale junior cricketer Darnell Naawi talks good cricket and good cereal

Name? Darnell Naawi

Age? 12

Club? Aradale Cricket Club

How long have you played cricket?

This is my first year for under 16s but I played two years for under 13s.

It's a good sport.

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What is something people might not know about you?

I don't now - I love sports. I play soccer at Ararat Futsal and football.

Best figures? Favourite shot?

(Best figure is) 12 (and favourite shot is the) block.

What's the best piece of advice you've been given?

Watch the ball when it's bowling at you.

Biggest challenge to cricket?

I don't know. Wet weather.

Superstitions?

Not really.

I like to eat cereal before a game - cocoa pops.

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