Max Verstappen Faces England Cricket Stars on a Flicx Pitch

Max Verstappen, four-time Formula 1 World Champion, took a break from the racetrack to try his hand at cricket in the Castore Cricket Challenge. Facing England stars Reece Topley, Will Jacks, and Issy Wong, Verstappen stepped up on a 2G Flicx Eagle Eye batting end, which provided a professional-quality, eye catching surface for the shoot.

Flicx Pitches in the Spotlight

The 2G Flicx Eagle Eye batting end ensured consistent bounce and an authentic cricketing experience for the players. “It’s great to see our pitch used in this exciting crossover between cricket and motorsport,” said Kate Costin, Marketing Manager at Flicx. “Our pitches are designed to perform in diverse settings and bring the game to new audiences.”

Is Max a Bazballer?

Once Verstappen had the cricket bat properly in his hand and was given tips on a basic grip and stance, he turned out to be quite handy although a few times, Verstappen also hits the ball the wrong way, forcing the video’s production team to swerve: “I almost kill someone,” Verstappen stated!

Flicx pitches have featured in other high-profile events, including England captain Ben Stokes playing on the Red Bull Racing London office rooftop. These versatile pitches continue to enable cricket in creative and unexpected locations. Watch Ben Stokes in fastest to fifty

Accessible Cricket for All

Lightweight, portable, and easy to set up, Flicx pitches are used by clubs, schools, and events worldwide. The Castore Cricket Challenge is another example of how Flicx supports unique collaborations to promote the sport.

Watch the full video of the Castore Cricket Challenge on YouTube to see Verstappen’s cricketing debut and the Flicx pitch in action.

Which other sporting stars would you like to see try their hand at cricket??