Peter Forrest joins Queensland - looking forward to work with Darren Lehman - Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Peter-Forrest-c2176, right-hand Australian batsman, became part of Australian domestic state, Queensland, after the former New South Wales player signed a two year contract for the Bulls.
The 25-year-old middle order batsman thanked his former state for having faith in him. He acknowledged their pains and time they spent on furthering his skills. He also showed his gratitude towards Queensland for the opportunity they gave him.
Forrest is eagerly waiting for the season to begin. He spoke about his enthusiasm to be a member of the Queensland squad and stated that he was looking forward to working with former Australian cricketer Lehmann.
“In making this announcement, it should be noted that I'm very grateful for the time and effort that Cricket NSW put in for me. I'm very excited to join the Bulls squad, which has got a number of good young players in the group, and also to work with Darren
Lehmann,” said Forrest.
Bulls’ head coach, Darren Lehman, was elated after signing the 25-year-old middle order batsman. Lehman was of the view that Forrest will strengthen the batting line-up.
The Bulls’ head coach also believes that it is a great opportunity for the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Young-c98322 cricketer to make a name for himself as many consider him a bright prospect.
Lehman said, “I think Pete will complement the line-up we have nicely. I'm looking forward to getting him into the group and working with him. He's caught the eye at a number of levels in the past and now the opportunity is ahead of him to take his game
up a notch again.”
The right-handed batsman started his first class career with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-South-Wales-c823 and has been a part of the Australian state’s squad for five years.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Stewart-Jonathan-Walters-c91389 will be hoping to be a regular member of Queensland playing XI after having sat on the bench for NSW on most occasions.
In 2010-11 seasons the right-hander played only part of five Sheffield Shield games and the story was pretty http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gordon-Muchall-c1499 the same in previous season.
Forrest made his first class debut in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Queensland-c834, and since then he has played in 31 matches and averages 32.03. He has scored three centuries and has 177 as his highest score.
Queensland is not the only team who are looking to strengthen their outfit, other teams are also searching for fresh talent in order to strengthen their prospects for the 2011-12 seasons.
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