East Albury's Kris Milosta wins leading NSW Country Cricket award

Milosta started curating the Crows' Alexandra Park wicket 11 years ago with stalwart Bob Allan, but has taken on sole responsibility during the last five years.

"I love kicking back and relaxing and seeing everybody enjoying it, that's probably the best part about it," he explained.

Cricket Albury-Wodonga is highly regarded for its venues, with Milosta tending the complex as it hosted its first provincial grand final in 16 years.

The match produced 449 runs from the 100 overs, highlighting the standard of the wicket.

Unfortunately, the 28-year-old wasn't able to play this season after he suffered an umbilical hernia three days before the first game.

"Basically, my belly button popped out," he said matter of factly about the incident which happens when there's a weakness in the muscles.

"Because of COVID, I couldn't get surgery until after Christmas and then it was a six-week recovery period."

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Meanwhile, Border product Gabby Sutcliffe won Youth Cricketer of the Year, while Steve Murphy claimed the media award after his company, All In Sports, live streamed Riverina's match against Newcastle.

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