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Cricket Australia XI squad named for Pakistan tour match

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Cricket Australia has today announced a 12-player Cricket Australia XI to play a one-day tour match against Pakistan at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Tuesday.

The squad will feature some of Australia’s most exciting young talent - with five players aged 18-or-under earning selection in the squad, on the back of impressive performances at last month’s Under 19 National Championships.

Cricket Australia XI squad

  • Will Bosisto, 23, WA - Captain
  • Travis Dean, 24, VIC
  • Cameron Green, 17, WA
  • Clint Hinchliffe, 20, WA
  • Josh Inglis, 21, WA
  • Riley Meredith, 20, TAS
  • Lloyd Pope, 17, SA
  • Will Pucovski, 18, VIC
  • Sam Raphael, 29, SA
  • Jason Sangha, 17, NSW
  • Will Sutherland, 17, VIC
  • Henry Thornton, 20, NSW

Coach: Dan Marsh

Assistant Coach: Troy Cooley

Among the young talent on show will be 18-year-old Victorian run machine Will Pucovski - who was named player of the under-19 championships after scoring four consecutive centuries and breaking the all-time runs record - plus 17-year-old South Australian leg-spinner Lloyd Pope, who was the leading wicket-taker at both this season’s under-17 and under-19 championship.

Western Australia rookie Cameron Green, NSW Blues and Sydney Thunder rookie Jason Sangha, and Victorian allrounder Will Sutherland - all aged 17 - have also been named in the squad.

National Talent Manager Greg Chappell said:

“This is an extremely young side, but one which showcases some of the very best talent rising through the Pathways Program,” Chappell said.

“We are determined to continue to stretch the best young players in Australia, to challenge themselves at the highest level possible, and this an unbelievable opportunity for these players to test their skills against an international line-up of the highest quality.

“Already this summer, we have seen a number of young players step up to international ranks and take their opportunity with both hands - including the likes of Peter Handscomb and Matthew Renshaw.

“We believe every player in this squad has the talent to compete at this level, and we look forward to seeing them rise to the occasion in Brisbane.”

While the squad features a number of players making their List A debuts, it will also feature a number of players with previous first-class and List A experience.

Western Australia’s Will Bosisto - who captained the CA XI at this season’s Matador BBQs One-Day Cup - will lead the side, which will also feature emerging Victorian opener Travis Dean, South Australian batsman Sam Raphael and Western Australia keeper-batsman Josh Inglis.

The match will begin at 10am local time, with entry costing $10 for adults, $5 for concession, and free for kids aged 15 years or under.
 
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CRICKET Australia chief executive James Sutherland’s talented 17-year-old son Will has earned selection to face Pakistan in a CA XI squad.

Sutherland was named on Sunday in a youthful 12-man squad for Tuesday’s 50-over match at Brisbane’s Allan Border Field. He impressed in the recent under-19 national championships, where he averaged 51 with the bat and took 10 wickets at 16.30 with the ball. Sutherland and Steve Waugh’s son, Austin, also starred in a recent Big Bash League curtain-raiser at the SCG between the nation’s best up-and-coming talent.

Western Australia’s Will Bosisto will captain the inexperienced CA XI side, that also includes Victorian star Travis Dean and NSW and Sydney Sixers quick Henry Thornton who is on return from a back injury. “This is an extremely young side, but one which showcases some of the very best talent rising through the pathways program,” CA’s national talent manager Greg Chappell said.“We are determined to continue to stretch the best young players in Australia, to challenge themselves at the highest level possible, and this an unbelievable opportunity for these players to test their skills against an international line-up of the highest quality.”

The match is Pakistan’s only limited-overs warm-up match ahead of the five-game ODI series against Australia, starting on Friday at the Gabba.

CA XI 12-man squad: Will Bosisto (capt), Travis Dean, Cameron Green, Clint Hinchliffe, Josh Inglis, Riley Meredith, Lloyd Pope, Will Pucovski, Sam Raphael, Jason Sangha, Will Sutherland, Henry Thornton.
Originally published as CA boss’ son to take on Pakistan in warm-up

Link:-

http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/cricket-australia-xi-v-pakistan-will-sutherland-austin-waugh-calledup/news-story/ff0eb4cc301bc9bb1bf6edaf85d3166e
 
Interesting to see what team we select. Think Amir might be rested ahead of the first ODI, hoping to see Hafeez to see what he has left in terms of both bowling and batting.
 
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