Australian Team Zone

[heppa]

Our first friendly is underway in just over 4 hours against Nitz's India side.

Nitz chose uneven/cloudy conditions which has meant a few players will be making their debuts today. I won't be around for the game, however I'm looking forward to seeing how our new look line up goes!

1. J. Blackwood
2. A. Graf
3. W. Stewart
4. G. Sotiropoulos
5. P. Mcleod
6. J. Pattinson
7. A. McQuillian (c)
8. M. Starc
9. E. Clingeleffer
10. G. Smilovici
11. D. Taylor

Stewart, Starc and Clingeleffer are all making their debuts. These three lads will be a significant part of our squad over the next two seasons .

[heppa]

I really like the look of our bowling lineup for the future! Guys like Starc and & Clingeleffer are nice seamers and if we can get anything out of the Gilbert boys, not to mention Lambert if he's still training well - it's all positive stuff!

Lambert went bot

[heppa]

I would like to announce the addition of two-time PC winner and recent WC finalist Vicdekoning onto the Aus NT side. He will assist me with squads and match orders. His experience will be extremely valuable. Vic has had players represent Australia in the past - my favourite being Lykeltje van Noord from a while back. He currently owns Aus NT Jerry Hopkins.

I will be confirming another assistant in the next day or two.

[heppa]

I would like to announce YankeeZulu as the 2nd assistant for the Aus NT team. Yankee has been an Australian supporter for a long time now and has spent many seasons working as Australian assistant in the past. He will act as another experienced member who will give his input on all aspects of my management.

I'm looking to hire a third assistant, but for now I'm not 100% sure what I'm after.

[heppa]

I was going to do them a bit later but you've got in first. No worries Vic, good luck!

[Jim]

Go Hughy

[heppa]

S. Gilbert (rfm) 5-1-14-3, N. Angus 17 (26b), D. Bradman 0 (1b)
End of over 10 (4 runs) - Scotland(38-3) RR 3.80

How about that for an ODI debut