Aus A tour of South Africa

Squad chosen

"CRICKET Australia has named squads for their Australia A tour of South Africa in July, giving renewed confidence that the current impasse which has locked negotiations over a new pay deal can be resolved.

Among the 20 players named are Ashes hopefuls and key figures who would be affected by any strike action should a new pay deal not be signed off before the current national contract deal runs out on June 30.

Glenn Maxwell and Usman Khawaja — who could both benefit greatly from the opportunity to cement their places in the Test team with strong performances — headline the list of big names who would be free agents should no deal be struck in time.
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CA’s high performance manager Pat Howard said the pay dispute hadn’t been a factor when picking the squad.

“Selectors have chosen this squad irrespective and independent of the status of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding),” he said.

“We are confident that there will be a resolution in place by 30 June and look forward to continuing to support these players to perform at their very best on the global stage.” "

SQUADS

Four-day:

Usman Khawaja (C)
Glenn Maxwell (v-c)
Ashton Agar
Cameron Bancroft
Jason Behrendorff
Jackson Bird
Alex Carey
Hilton Cartwright
Travis Head
Kurtis Patterson
Chadd Sayers
Mitchell Swepson
Chris Tremain
Jack Wildermuth

One-day:

Travis Head (Capt)
Ashton Agar
Jason Behrendorff
Scott Boland
Alex Carey
Hilton Cartwright
Sam Heazlett
Daniel Hughes
Kane Richardson
Marcus Stoinis
Mitchell Swepson
Chris Tremain
Jack Wildermuth

Australia A tour of South Africa

Four-day matches

12 July — 15 July: Australia A v South Africa A at Tukkies
19 July — 22 July: Australia A v South Africa A at Senwes Park

One-day tri-series

26 July: Australia A v India A at Tukkies
30 July: Australia A v South Africa A at Groenkloof
1 August: Australia A v India A at Tukkies
5 August: Australia A v South Africa A at Tukkies
8 August: Tri Series Final at Tukkies

Crazy time to play cricket. All the matches are on the highveldt and will be played on autobahns.

Very brittle batting lineup. I note two of the three Shield top scorers in Cowen & Bailey have been overlooked. They would have given the side some much needed depth.

It looks as though Carey has been inked in as a future Oz wicketkeeper. I recall Lardy posted a link to an article in which Hartley (I think??) said that he was impressed by Carey.

Gawd knows why Heazlett is going. He is a talented youngster but was completely out of form last season.

WideWally wrote:It looks as though Carey has been inked in as a future Oz wicketkeeper.

Gawd knows why Heazlett is going. He is a talented youngster but was completely out of form last season.

He has 'potential'. Thats all it takes to get selected these days. Form has nothing to do with it anymore.

Jon Holland is most unlucky.

Big Dog wrote:Very brittle batting lineup. I note two of the three Shield top scorers in Cowen & Bailey have been overlooked. They would have given the side some much needed depth.

Agree 100%, Mr Dog.

horace wrote:Jon Holland is most unlucky.

Yes, yes he is, h.

According to the press this morning, the tour is in jeopardy.

Aye. Could be the first casualty of the pay dispute.