Australian Indoor Cricket (AIC) has announced the induction of two of the sport’s most influential figures, Scott Johnson and Lyle Teske, into the Indoor Cricket Hall of Fame at the July 2026 Presentation Evening.
Both men captained the Australian men’s side during defining eras for the national team, and both leave a legacy that continues to shape Indoor Cricket in Australia today.
Scott Johnson
Scott Johnson’s career began as a 16-year-old wicketkeeper playing Victorian Superleague for Golden Square in Bendigo in the early 1990s. He went on to find a long-term home at Springvale, where he became one of the sport’s most respected players.
First selected for Victoria in 1995, Johnson was appointed state captain in 2001. He first represented Australia in 1996 and, in 2002, became captain of the national side, the first and only Victorian appointed to captain a touring Australian team.
As captain, Johnson led Australia to two World Cup titles, in New Zealand in 2002 and Sri Lanka in 2004. Known for his composure under pressure and his ability to lead by example, he set a standard for Australian captaincy that later generations have followed.
Lyle Teske
Lyle Teske is remembered as one of the most respected players and captains ever to represent the sport. He first pulled on the Australian colours in 2006 and went on to enjoy an outstanding 18-year international career, establishing himself as one of the longest-serving players in Australian history and the nation’s longest-serving captain.
From 2013 to 2023, Teske led Australia with distinction, captaining the side across a record eight tours and setting the standard both on and off the court. He competed in six World Cups across his career, captaining Australia at three of them.
At state level, Teske was a mainstay of a dominant Queensland era, winning numerous national championships. His leadership, professionalism, and commitment helped shape the culture of the Australian playing group for years to come, leaving a legacy that will endure well beyond his playing days.
Commenting on the inductions, Australian Indoor Cricket Chair Cameron Walter said: “You can trace a straight line from Scott and Lyle to the culture of the current Australian side. Scott delivered two World Cups with a calm that steadied everyone around him, and Lyle led this country across a record eight tours. Their fingerprints are all over Australian Indoor Cricket, and it’s a privilege to welcome them into the Hall of Fame.”