The English cricket team took time out of training to spread some Christmas cheer at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) this morning.

The entire squad split into groups to visit patients on every ward.  Despite experiencing some healthy ribbing from patriotic parents, the players signed miniature bats for children and posed for photos.

After spending time with patients, players Monte Panesar, Ajmal Shahzad and Chris Tremlett joined Macadamia on the couch to wish everyone at the RCH a merry Christmas.