A junior cricket league in Melbourne’s southeast has been compelled to overturn a ban on a 12-year-old most cancers survivor from enjoying in his staff’s grand remaining.
Ieuan Hill took a month off from enjoying cricket for the Brighton membership when he underwent surgical procedure to take away a golf ball-sized tumor from his mind.
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When the 12-year-old’s staff made it to the finals, the South East Cricket Affiliation (SECA) stepped in and banned your entire under-14 staff as a result of Ieuan hadn’t performed sufficient video games as a batter or bowler.
He’d solely performed as a fielder to guard his head on the recommendation of his neurosurgeon.
Upon studying what occurred to Ieuan and his staff, cricket legend Matthew Hayden provided his help.
“I’ve heard your story and I simply need to let you know one little fast story, the most effective piece of recommendation I’ve ever acquired is from Alan Border, he mentioned nothing worthwhile in life comes simply mate so struggle actually laborious this week, we need to see you on the market in that below 14s remaining,” he mentioned in a video message.
Former AFL nice Garry Lyon additionally confirmed his help for Ieuan, saying: “That’s what is incorrect with the world. That cricket affiliation, come on.”
Most cancers Council Victoria head of technique and help Danielle Spence informed 7NEWS that it must be a celebration when children like Ieuan return to sport.
“Let’s assist (kids) make sure that they are often a part of sport, not put obstacles as much as make it unattainable,” she mentioned.
“Bodily exercise has been proven to help the restoration of most cancers. For some cancers, it could actually cut back the chance of recurrence.”
The league backflipped on their resolution on Thursday afternoon.
“SECA has now accomplished its investigation and attraction into the Hampton Central v Brighton Union Below 14C Semi Remaining,” SECA mentioned.
“(SECA had been) notified by Hampton Central (prior to now 24 hours) that they won’t take part within the Grand Remaining.
“Given this improvement, the SECA Board has reconvened, and Brighton Union will now progress to fulfill Ormond within the Grand Remaining this weekend.”
The Brighton Union Cricket Membership thanked those that had supported the staff who will face Ormond within the grand remaining from Friday.
– With reporting by Paul Dowsley
