What a Christlike identity means for a Christian cricketer

Graham Daniels  |  Features
Date posted:  2 Dec 2025
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What a Christlike identity means for a Christian cricketer

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As the English side prepares to walk out at The Gabba for the second Test match in the Ashes series in Australia, the echoes of Perth (the location of the first Test match) still ring in many minds.

The first Test left wounds: batting collapses, public disappointment, confidence shaken. But for the Christian in the dressing room — and for those of us watching with faith — this moment carries deeper significance.

It’s an invitation not just to play cricket, but to witness Christ through character, choices, and identity.

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