Perth Scorchers keep faith in veteran trio – Cricket News Update
Perth Scorchers have confirmed that the veteran trio of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MEK-Hussey-c1942 will again play for the inaugural Big Bash League’s runners up in the second edition, which begins in December this year.
Scorchers were narrowly edged out by Sydney Sixers in the final last year, despite finishing the league phase as the table http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Thomas-Donald-Topley-c93395. The team however, was quick to tie up their three most prized assets in a bid to shore up the batting department.
North has further been retained to captain the side after his highly successful role in the opening season. He emerged as the sixth highest run getter of the tournament, scoring 273 runs at 39, with a best of 70.
"It is great to have the skipper back on board," http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lachlan-McRae-Stevens-c72097, the Scorchers coach, said. "Marcus is one of the most tactically astute players in the game today, and to have him involved in the planning and strategic direction of the team was very important to us.”
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SM-Katich-c2543, who has retired from the Australian domestic cricket, will again add the experience element. The left-hander had a mediocre season in terms of batting contributions but is again expected to serve as a role model for the younger lot, along with providing valuable, in depth, expertise.
"I'm delighted that the only time we will see Simon Katich at top level cricket this summer it will be under the Perth Scorchers banner,” http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Stevens-c91368 added.
As for Hussey, his campaign was limited due to his international commitments but his signing proves his commitment to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750, and the coming edition could also see him miss plenty of action for his franchise. Nonetheless, his acquisition holds value for the Scorchers, which will look to go one better this time around.
"Mike Hussey represents everything that is positive about Western Australian cricket, so to have him as part of the Scorchers line-up was a big priority for us,” said a delighted Scorchers’ coach.
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