In a rare coup for Griffith cricket, the recently retired Casson will lend his considerable playing knowledge to the dozens of up and coming players.

Despite being just 28, Casson retired after a rare heart condition "tetrology of the fallot" was detected, with continued playing likely to require surgery or risk fatal complications.

Having switched states from Western Australia, the left-arm Chinaman bowler took three wickets in his only Test against the West Indies in 2008.

Having been selected as a back-up to Stuart McGill for the series, Casson took 3-86 as he became the 401st player picked to represent Australia

Casson retired with a first-class tally of 53 matches for the Blues and Warriors, taking 123 wickets at an average of 43.04.

On Thursday, January 26, a clinic for junior and senior Bradman players will be held, with another the following day for third and fourth grade players.

Warren Smith, who was set to run the clinics, has been suffering health problems recently and will not be able to run the coaching days on Thursday and Friday.

Robbie McKinlay, the regional development officer, will take charge and Cricket NSW with Casson to attend the Friday session.

Both days run from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Exies Oval and registration starts at 9am at a cost of $25.

Junior cricket starts again on Saturday, January 28, for Milo, Junior Bradman and Senior Bradman competitions.

Griffith plays Albury at home in the Warren Smith Cup and Geoff Lawson Cup on Sunday, January 29.