The region's school students might not get to rub shoulders with some greats of the game next week but that doesn't mean they'll miss out altogether.
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As has been the case in recent years, Sydney Thunder players will again speak to school students around the western area about the game they love in the build-up to the 2020/21 season.
But this time it will be done virtually, with the Women's Big Bash League players Tahlia Wilson and Kate Peterson to virtually connect with numerous classrooms next week.
Across two days, Sydney Thunder players will reach nine regional communities across western and southern areas of the state as well as the ACT.
Cricket NSW's manager for the Far West, Matt Ellis, will be joining in to help out as Thunder duo Wilson, 20, and Peterson, 17, will be connecting with schools and clubs across the region next Wednesday to inspire the youngsters to love and play cricket.
Wilson made her debut for the Thunder last year and the support she received from fans all over during that moment is something she hasn't forgotten.
"The support we get in regional areas of NSW is so important to the Thunder Nation," she said.
"Many of these communities are suffering from drought as well, so it's really tough.
"Although, we can't get out there this year, any way we can put a smile on the kids' faces, we'll do it."
The visits provide a further boost for the women's game after new levels were reached earlier this year during the Women's T20 World Cup on home soil.
The Dubbo region is already one of the state's leading centres when it comes to female junior cricket programs and Wilson wants to see even more involved this coming summer.
"The Australian women's team really inspired the nation when they won the World Cup at a packed MCG, earlier this year, and we hope we can inspire a new generation of girls to join the game this summer."