Future star: Steve Smith playing for Sutherland. Picture: John Veage
The next Steve Smith or Josh Hazlewood could be playing in the area next week with the NSW Combined High Schools state cricket carnival to be held in the St George region and Sutherland Shire.
The best young high school players will showcase their skills in the competition starting on Monday.
Venues include Bexley Oval, Tonkin Oval, Cronulla, Sutherland Oval, Glenn McGrath Oval, Caringbah, Harold Fraser Oval, Carss Park, Lance Hutchinson Oval, Riverwood and Bland Oval, Riverwood.