Steve Smith, Sean Abbott and Moises Henriques take over Sydney Cricket Ground in support of Belong Bash Fund

Every four and six smashed over the boundary by our cricketing stars from the Sydney Sixers will not only add to the scoreboard, but also help grow the next generation of cricketers.

Every four and six smashed over the boundary by our cricketing stars from the Sydney Sixers will not only add to the scoreboard, but also help grow the next generation of cricketers.

Belong Bash Fund is aiming to raise up to $40,000 for the Leichhardt Wanderers Cricket Club, Nana Glen Cricket Club and the Thornleigh Cricket club to foster the next generation of players.

During the Big Bash League and Women’s Big Bash League season, every four or six hit will result in a $100 donation before it is evenly split between the three clubs.

At a special event on Wednesday, all three clubs got to trade local pitches for centre stage at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Australian test cricketer and Sydney Sixers team member Steve Smith with Thornleigh Cricket Club Juniors players Lily Barden, Chloe Scott, Ethan Oliveri and Jarvis Whitney. Picture: Richard Dobson

The youngsters got the opportunity to train with their Sydney Sixers heroes from Steve Smith, Sean Abbott and Moises Henriques as they celebrate the start of the charity bash.

All rounder Abbott said he saw a fair bit of talent during the group training session.

“We’ve been hitting some boundaries for them and we've been able to raise some money for the Belong program,” he said.

“Coming out today though and doing some drills was pretty cool, we even saw some hits go into the stand.

“There is a fair bit of talent out there.”

Sixers captain Moises Henriques with Emily Moore and Finn Gadsby from Leichhardt Wanderers Cricket Club. Picture: Richard Dobson

Leichhardt Wanderers Cricket Club coach Daniel Moore, said the funding from each boundary allowed the club to improve in key areas both on and off the pitch.

“It allows us to train the trainers and support the parents,” he said.

“There is no point just coming down with the kids and batting the ball. You have to have ideas of how to keep them engaged and to do that we need good coaches. We can support everyone better with this fund.

“Another area would be facilities, we’ve only got two nets at Blackmore Oval, which isn't much so we always have to play on the grass because the kids can’t bat with the big boys.

“So it would be great to get another set of nets.”

Sam Kelliher and Susie Deeming of Leichhardt Wanderers Junior Cricket team pose for photos at Sydney Cricket Ground. Picture: Ted Lamb

Mr Moore said there needed to be a focus on growing local sporting clubs to make it as fun as possible.

“We are hoping to have two under 11 girls teams post Christmas, we really want to keep girls in the sport,” he said.

“It’s about getting that mix of having people involved but then those who really want to be good, train hard and be competitive.

“Especially with girls teams, you need to find that balance and keep it engaging.”