PLAYING cricket in Australia wasn't initially on the radar for Coomealla Wentworth import Musa Ilyas.

The 22-year-old Englishman was set to spend time in Pakistan during the off-season before the opportunity appeared to play in Sunraysia.

It's a decision he's glad he's made.

The all-rounder is captain for Hitchin in Hertfordshire league, about 60km outside of London, and has played Minor Counti...