Allianz Australia is to sponsor cricketers making a tour of regional communities to raise awareness of mental health.

Cricket and mental health seminars will be held across NSW as part of the Baggy Blues tour, featuring former state players.

“Allianz Australia is sponsoring the teams’ uniforms and supporting logistics on match day, and we are honoured to be involved in this great initiative,” Head of Regional and Rural Brett Williams said.

“There is a strong correlation between physical activity and positive mental health outcomes, so there is no better way to bring attention to this important topic than with a cricket match.”

The tour has already visited Lismore and Dubbo.