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Maasai Warriors play cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) against a team comprising of Australian rugby union and rugby league players in Sydney on February 4, 2016.

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  • Feb 05, 2016, 12:50 PM IST

Maasai Warriors played cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) against a team comprising of Australian rugby union and rugby league players in Sydney on Thursday.

The bare-chested Maasai Warriors team dressed in their traditional tribal attire as they tour the world playing cricket to raise awareness of social issues in their home country, campaigning against female genital mutilation and substance abuse, while promoting conservation. 

 

1. A dance for good luck

A dance for good luck
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Maasai Warriors from Kenya perform a dance before commencing the cricket match

2. Maasai Warriors from Kenya discuss tactics before commencing their cricket match

Maasai Warriors from Kenya discuss tactics before commencing their cricket match
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Maasai Warriors from Kenya discuss tactics before commencing their cricket match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) against a team comprising of Australian rugby union and rugby league players in Sydney on February 4, 2016. The bare-chested Maasai Warriors team dress in their traditional tribal attire as they tour the world playing cricket to raise awareness of social issues in their home country, campaigning against female genital mutilation and substance abuse, while promoting conservation. AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST

3. Maasai Warriors openers before walking out to bat

Maasai Warriors openers before walking out to bat
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Maasai Warriors from Kenya pad up before commencing the cricket match

AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST​

4. A Maasai Warrior gets ready to bat

A Maasai Warrior gets ready to bat
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A Maasai Warrior from Kenya runs out to bat in their cricket match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) against a team comprising of Australian rugby union and rugby league players in Sydney on February 4, 2016. 

AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST

5. A Maasai Warrior plays a shot

A Maasai Warrior plays a shot
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A Maasai Warrior from Kenya (L) plays a shot in their cricket match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) 

AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST​

6. A quick single

A quick single
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Both Maasai Warriors follow the ball's trajectory as they cross each other while taking a run

AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST​

7. In full swing

In full swing
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A Maasai Warrior pace bowler bowls during their match in Sydney on Thursday.

AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST

8. A jump to celebrate a wicket

A jump to celebrate a wicket
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Maasai Warriors from Kenya celebrate taking a wicket 

AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST​

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