It was probably the most un-Australian thing an Australian prime minister could confess to on Australia Day.
But Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has revealed he's "not much of a cricketer".
Asked on Network Ten whether he had snuck in a game of backyard cricket during his busy Australia Day schedule, Mr Turnbull replied: "No, I haven't. Although that would be embarrassing sight if I did."
Mr Turnbull insisted he was not scarred from former prime minister John Howard's humiliation in 2005.
The cricket tragic bowled a shocker that was caught on camera during a game with Aussie troops and children while visiting earthquake hit Pakistan.
"I encourage anyone to have a go at playing cricket. I just know how bad I am at it," Mr Turnbull said.
During last year's election campaign Mr Turnbull actively avoided joining in ball games with children.
