Player Profile: Mark Rice

Team Australia Open Men’s

 

Name: Mark Rice

Nickname:Ricey/ Bubbles

Age: 22

Occupation: Linesman & cable joiner

Bowling/Batting style: Right handed bat and bowl                          

Which state and teams do you play for? NSW & Peakhurst

When did you first play indoor cricket? When I was 16

Have you played in a World Cup before?  Yes – the Junior World Cup in South Africa.

Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Not really, I just try and make sure I am relaxed.

What is your most memorable indoor cricket moment? Playing in my first open nationals final and then being named to represent my country in the open men’s World cup team.

Who is your favourite outdoor cricketer? Sarah Wall (Netball), because she was at the peak of her sport when she left, and was so respected that she was asked to come back and play at the highest level again

If you could attend any sporting event in the world, what would it be?  NBA finals – the atmosphere would be electrifying!

If there was a movie being made about you, who would you want to play you?  Mark Wahlberg, he is my height and an incredible actor!

If you could play at any stadium in the world (any sport) which one would it be and why? Lord’s – because it is such a sacred place in the cricket world

 


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