It was the second day of the test between Australia and India.

The students were able to experience an opportunity of a lifetime when they saw Ricky Pointing reach 200 and Michael Clarke on his way to his best ever test match score of 329 not out.

One lucky parent who was able to get a glimpse of the action from day one said the students were smiling ear to ear from start to finish.

“It was flat out good fun for all the kids,” Harvey Gaynor said.

“We were pretty lucky to see the players close up.

“They loved the experience,” he said.

The St Philomena’s Milo in2Cricket students had the chance to practise their skills during the lunch break of the second Vodafone Test.

Participants were previously involved in a six-12 week program, which provided them with the opportunity to develop cricket skills, physical fitness, social skills, sportsmanship and an understanding of the game of cricket.

On top of that everyone received an exciting starter pack exclusive to the program including a bat, ball, t-shirt, bucket bat, backpack, Milo products and more.

According to Gaynor the students were selected by Cricket Australia at a development day last year for the enthusiasm showed by both the teachers and the students.

The local development officer based in Tamworth pushed for the Phillies students to get the opportunity, Gaynor said.

The boys hit sixes into the Indian Swarmi Army, sticking it to them like true Aussies should do.

“They even got their autograph from a few blokes who were in the crowd.”

They smashed a giant ball around the ground with a novelty sized bat which also kept them entertained.

The students were able to take one parent along to the game.

It may have been the first time that the St Philomena’s cricketers touched the grass of the SCG but it may not be the last if they keep showing great improvements.