Fresh from his performance at the youth championships in Dubbo before Christmas, Logan is this week travelling all over the district as a member of the Murray Valley Cricket Association’s under 14s Country Week side.
In fact, the association has so much confidence in Logan’s abilities, he was made captain of the side.
‘‘To be honest, I just like playing cricket,’’ he said.
‘‘I like all forms of the game, but the fast pace of the T20 is my favourite.
‘‘The need to score big and fast and also limit opposition runs makes the game exciting.
‘‘Enjoying the game is the most important thing and is what makes it fun.’’
The Country Week campaign started on Monday when the under 14s took on a stronger Goulburn Murray Cricket side at Echuca.
Goulburn Murray batted first and finished their 40 overs with 8/167.
MVCA managed 128 in response before they were all out.
Day two of the carnival was continuing as the tfBannersc Southern Riverina Newstf$f went to print, with the under 14s taking on Bendigo District Cricket at White Hills.
Today, the side will meet Cricket Shepparton at Berrigan.
If the under 14s make the final on Thursday, they will be on the road to Katunga.
‘‘As captain, my goal is always to limit the number of runs the opposition makes,’’ Logan said.
‘‘I also try to include everyone and try and encourage them and motivate them to work as a team.’’
Logan has played cricket for ‘‘as long as I can remember’’ and enjoys both the social and competitive aspect of the sport.
‘‘I have always played for Tocumwal, though have also played for the Riverina team at the PSSA State Carnival for two years, MVCA Country Week teams for a number of years and Cricket Albury Wodonga for last two years.
‘‘I like playing with my friends and I like the challenge of trying to get more runs or more wickets every time I play.’’
Though a naturally talented player, Logan admits that he has been, at times, challenged by the game.
‘‘Sometimes things don’t go as I want. I might not be making runs or taking wickets,’’ he said.
‘‘This is frustrating, but usually I go down the nets with my Dad and we have a few hits or I bowl a few balls and it usually helps.
‘‘Thinking positively and having a plan of what I want to do is something my coaches have also taught me.
‘‘At the Dubbo carnival the coaches tried to make us have self belief, and if we thought the run or hit was there to take it.
‘‘Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn’t.’’
Support from Logan’s family, teammates and coaches have been invaluable to him during his budding sporting career.
‘‘Lots of people have supported me.
‘‘My Dad is always happy to have a hit in the nets.
‘‘Mal Hart has helped me a lot when I was in the Riverina team and getting me prepared for the state carnivals.
‘‘My CAW coaches taught me some new things, but also all the local coaches who have coached the TCC kids over the years.’’
Logan’s aim is to continue playing cricket ‘‘at the highest level’’ he can.
‘‘I play a lot of sport and always want to stay active with football and cricket.
‘‘I want to keep playing at the highest levels that I can.
‘‘I want to also keep playing for my local clubs, with my friends.’’
He has also taken the opportunity to encourage his peers to give the sport a go this season, or next.
‘‘It’s fun and challenging,’’ he said.
‘‘You get to spend time with your friends and learn new skills.’’
