There’s nothing more Australian than a game of backyard cricket and that’s exactly what this group of friends were doing at New Farm Park on Australia Day.

When three officers from Brisbane Central approached, the players wondered if it was stumps. Instead, the officers asked to join in and test their skills.

Howzat for community policing.

Photos courtesy of Reddit user shotofwhiskey – yes looks like we are getting all our stories from r/brisbane now too.