Rising cricket talents Jayden Goodwin, Sam Fanning, and Albert Esterhuysen have secured spots in Western Australia’s 13-man Sheffield Shield squad for an upcoming clash against South Australia. The match, featuring a day-night format with a pink ball, is set to be held at Adelaide Oval starting Saturday, November 22.
The absence of key players Cameron Green and Josh Inglis, who are currently representing Australia in the NRMA Insurance West Test squad, has opened opportunities at the top of the batting order. This situation presents an exciting chance for either Goodwin or Fanning to make their mark in the match.
Additionally, with leading wicket-taker Matt Kelly rested, selectors have decided to bring Esterhuysen back into the squad. His inclusion follows an impressive performance where he took seven wickets during a recent second XI match against Victoria.
This contest is significant as both teams aim to claim the Rod Marsh Cup, which they competed for in a previous encounter that ended in a hard-fought draw at the WACA Ground last month. Recently, WA climbed up to third place on the Sheffield Shield table following a thrilling one-wicket victory over second-placed Queensland, narrowing the gap to just five points behind the Bulls.
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The full squad for the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia is as follows: Sam Whiteman (captain), Cameron Bancroft, Hilton Cartwright, Cooper Connolly, Brody Couch, Joel Curtis, Sam Fanning, Albert Esterhuysen, Cameron Gannon, Jayden Goodwin, Aaron Hardie, Liam Haskett, and Corey Rocchiccioli.
