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The Socceroos are enjoying some recovery time ahead of their do-or-die World Cup match against Denmark including a spot of cricket - with a tip of the hat to an Aussie legend.
The Australian squad is at Aspetar, a specialised orthopedic and sports medicine hospital that is the medical partner of French football powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain.
At Aspetar there has been plenty of serious recovery work, but also an opportunity to relax and unwind with Australia's favourite pasttime, a spot of cricket.
The Socceroos posted videos and images of the players enjoying a carefree hit at Aspetar, cheekily adding that the score was 2/222 in a nod to the late, great Richie Benaud.
Benaud was the voice of Australian cricket and also enjoyed a highly successful playing career with his captaincy, leg-spinning and all-round abilities.
Melbourne City striker Jamie Maclaren bowls to his A-League teammate Mathew Leckie in the recovery session cricket match
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