Four Northern cricketers have been named on the region’s rookie shortlist for the upcoming BBL season.
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Selected by head coach Adam Griffith in consultation with Cricket Tasmania's under-19 male head coach Ali de Winter, the Hurricanes Foundation Northern Rookie Program aims to give talented young Tasmanians their first taste of the Hurricanes, with a view to developing them for future selection.
The male and female players will be considered members of their respective Big Bash squads, taking part in media opportunities, fan events and player appearances, as well as training sessions, matches and pre-season commitments during the upcoming BBL and WBBL seasons.
The Northern rookies would need to be officially upgraded to be eligible for match selection.
The shortlist of four features young guns from the Greater Northern Raiders, the Premier League's newest team featuring players from across North and North-West Tasmania.
This season's Northern rookie will be selected following the under-19 male national championships in mid-December.
Northern Tasmanian clubs can nominate female players to attend the rookie trials, which will be from 10am-1pm on Saturday at the NTCA Indoor Centre.
Hurricanes women’s head coach Salliann Briggs will oversee the trials and make her selection.
They will then join the Hurricanes’ WBBL squad from Monday, December 3, until their home game against the Perth Scorchers on Tuesday, December 18, at Bellerive Oval.
After Christmas, they'll re-join the Hurricanes women’s squad for two games at Launceston’s UTAS Stadium on Sunday and Monday, December 30-31, against Brisbane Heat.
Selected rookies
Lachlan Newland
An all-rounder from Launceston Cricket Club, Newland is described by Cricket Tasmania as “a dynamic athlete and an exciting fielder to watch”.
It added: “Has loads of talent and is one to keep an eye on in years to come”.
James Curran
A right-arm leg-spinner from Launceston who also shows plenty of promise with the bat.
CT said Curran was selected for the development tour of Darwin in August and has continued to progress since returning.
Blake Cassidy
A left-arm fast bowler from Mowbray who shows excellent skills with both the new and old ball.
Cassidy will be a valuable member of the bowling group in the under-19 state team.
Jake Williams
A dynamic right-handed batter, Williams has dominated in his preparation for Westbury and scored two centuries in the lead up to selection.
“Expect him to attract attention from national selectors if he can take his current form into the championships,” the Hurricanes said.
Rob Shaw
Heralding the impact of Tasmanian sport without saying "punching above its weight" is not as easy as it sounds.
Heralding the impact of Tasmanian sport without saying "punching above its weight" is not as easy as it sounds.
