Growing up in an indoor cricket centre, the Floros brothers were always destined to be good. But to have all four brothers represent Australia, that's something on a whole new level.
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That's exactly what the Floros quartet will achieve come September with Matthew (23), Timmy (22), and Benji (18) all named in the Australian men's indoor cricket team on Tuesday to take on New Zealand.
The oldest of the brothers, 25-year-old Jason, previously represented Australia before focusing his efforts on the outdoor game, landing him a contract with Queensland and the Brisbane Heat.
"Our dad actually owns an indoor sports centre. We pretty much grew up inside the court," Matthew Floros said.
"From there, every school holiday was spent at the sports centre with bat and ball in hand, or kicking a soccer ball around."
The green and gold is seemingly woven into the Floros DNA, with uncle Billy Floros turning out for the national side in years gone by, and 19-year-old cousin Alexander Floros being named in this year's Australian under-22 squad. Another cousin, Jake Floros, has previously been named in non-touring Australian squads.
It was Billy – Australian team manager for September's series – that paved the way for one of the country's most successful sporting families.
"Billy started playing indoor cricket quite regularly and he was in the Australian team about 10 years ago," Matthew said.
"He showed us the direction that we needed to take to start getting higher honours."
ACT Rockets captain Matthew and teammate Vinesh Bennett return to the Australian line-up as incumbents, while Timmy is making his long-awaited return to the national side.
Benji will make his open men's Australian debut in the trans-Tasman series after fast-tracking his development over the past 12 months.
"I know that they've wanted to always put on the green and gold as well and play for their country," Matthew said.
"Doing that together is really good. For Benji and Timmy in particular, I know that they've had to work very hard on their skills and their concentration as well.
"For them to get the rewards and being able to play, it's really delightful for me to see."
Matthew became the first ACT player to win player of the series at the Australian Indoor Cricket Championships since brother Jason achieved the feat in 2008.
Cricket ACT's four representatives will join the Australian open men's team in camp in the week leading up to the series in Port Macquarie, which gets under way on September 8.
