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Every family has its own backyard cricket regulations, and Boxing Day provides the perfect opportunity every year to test them out.
The fence could mean six, or it could mean out; bowling underarm might be allowed; and one hand, one bounce is a staple for some.
However you play, one thing’s for sure: it’s a great day in the sun with loved ones.
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Bendigo Advertiser readers have shared their Boxing Day cricket moments with us.
Take a look through the gallery of photos above.
If you’ve got your own pics to contribute, email cass.dalgleish@fairfaxmedia.com.au or share them on Facebook here:
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