drainpipe32
Chairman of Selectors
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For me, the main draw card of the Champions League is the opportunity for little known domestic players around the globe to mix it with some of the world's best.
Players like Brad Hodge and Dominic Thornely have been amongst the best cricketers in their country for the last ten years, but have had limited opportunity to don the baggy green, which is sad for such stalwarts of the game.
Now the Champions League is giving them an opportunity to play against the world's best. But the real bonus is the youngsters who have been given this opportunity to impress the selectors on the world stage, some as young as 20. It is great to see Jon Holland and Steven Smith playing in the Champions League, as these two are the future of spin bowling in a country that has been rocked by the drought faced in the tweakers department.
The experience they will gain from playing on the spin-friendly pitches in India will give them a great deal of confidence, and hold them in good stead for the future.
Obviously this is biased towards the Australian cricket team, but please post your own opinions on the domestic teams from your country that are taking part in the tournament.
Players like Brad Hodge and Dominic Thornely have been amongst the best cricketers in their country for the last ten years, but have had limited opportunity to don the baggy green, which is sad for such stalwarts of the game.
Now the Champions League is giving them an opportunity to play against the world's best. But the real bonus is the youngsters who have been given this opportunity to impress the selectors on the world stage, some as young as 20. It is great to see Jon Holland and Steven Smith playing in the Champions League, as these two are the future of spin bowling in a country that has been rocked by the drought faced in the tweakers department.
The experience they will gain from playing on the spin-friendly pitches in India will give them a great deal of confidence, and hold them in good stead for the future.
Obviously this is biased towards the Australian cricket team, but please post your own opinions on the domestic teams from your country that are taking part in the tournament.