Nic Maddinson's participation in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) is uncertain after undergoing finger surgery. Meanwhile, Adam Zampa has been left out of New South Wales’ Sheffield Shield squad for their match against Western Australia at the SCG, following controversy surrounding his selection in the previous game.
Adding to the surprises, Matt Short will miss Victoria’s Shield clash against Queensland at the MCG to attend a family wedding. This is a rare move for professional cricketers, especially after Short's strong performance with two half-centuries in Victoria's recent win at the Gabba. Jake Fraser-McGurk is set for a potential recall to South Australia's XI for their match against Tasmania in Hobart. Fraser-McGurk, who had not been selected earlier this season, has now been named in the squad, while Spencer Johnson is sidelined due to toe soreness following a taxing workload in the previous game.
Maddinson, Zampa, and Abbott Absent for NSW
New South Wales will be without Maddinson, Zampa, and Sean Abbott, who is with Australia’s Test squad. Maddinson, signed by Sydney Thunder during the off-season, faces a potential BBL setback as NSW assesses his recovery timeline. Blake Nikitaras, Tanveer Sangha, and Lachlan Shaw have been included in the squad, with Jack Edwards captaining in Moises Henriques’ continued absence.
Zampa’s exclusion aligns with plans for him to play only one red-ball game before the BBL, as part of his preparation for a potential Test tour in Sri Lanka.
WA Welcome Whiteman, Face Injury Woes
Western Australia welcomes captain Sam Whiteman back from a side strain, while stand-in skipper Ashton Turner and all-rounder Aaron Hardie remain unavailable due to injuries. Turner’s side strain might impact his availability as Perth Scorchers captain in the BBL, while Hardie is also racing against time for the tournament. Additionally, Jhye Richardson has been rested after playing in WA’s previous match. Lance Morris retains his spot, and left-arm wrist spinner Hamish McKenzie could make his debut if WA opts for a two-spinner strategy.
Victoria, Queensland, and SA Juggle Rotations
Victoria recalled Jono Merlo and Mitch Perry in place of Short and Peter Siddle, while skipper Will Sutherland remains sidelined with a significant side strain. Queensland, on the other hand, has brought in Gurinder Sandhu and Tom Straker. Sandhu is set to play his first Shield match of the season after recovering from a calf injury, while Michael Neser is still unavailable due to a hamstring issue.
For South Australia, Fraser-McGurk and Jason Sangha could feature in the XI, with Nathan McAndrew also returning from injury. Tasmania, meanwhile, have called up Lawrence Neil-Smith, replacing Beau Webster, who has joined the Test squad.
Team Squads
New South Wales: Jackson Bird, Ollie Davies, Jack Edwards (capt.), Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Sam Konstas, Blake Nikitaras, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Lachlan Shaw.
Western Australia: Sam Whiteman (capt.), Cameron Bancroft, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Keaton Critchell, Joel Curtis, Sam Fanning, Cameron Gannon, Jayden Goodwin, Hamish McKenzie, Lance Morris, Joel Paris, Corey Rocchiccioli.
Victoria: Peter Handscomb (capt.), Ash Chandrasinghe, Xavier Crone, Sam Elliott, Sam Harper, Marcus Harris, Campbell Kellaway, Jono Merlo, Cam McClure, Todd Murphy, Fergus O'Neill, Mitch Perry, Tom Rogers.
Queensland: Mitchell Swepson (capt.), Xavier Bartlett, Jack Clayton, Lachlan Hearne, Angus Lovell, Ben McDermott, Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Gurinder Sandhu, Mark Steketee, Tom Straker, Bryce Street, Jack Wildermuth.
Tasmania: Gabe Bell, Jake Doran, Kieran Elliott, Brad Hope, Matt Kuhnemann, Riley Meredith, Lawrence Neil-Smith, Mitch Owen, Nivethan Radhakrishnan, Jordan Silk (capt.), Tim Ward, Jake Weatherald.
South Australia: Ben Manenti (capt.), Wes Agar, Harry Conway, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Henry Hunt, Jake Lehmann, Nathan McAndrew, Conor McInerney, Harry Nielsen, Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Henry Thornton.
Updated on 5th December, 2024 by MyFortune11 Team