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Adelaide Strikers
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
Matt Short
Chris Lynn
Jake Weatherald
Adam Hose
Colin de Grandhomme
Tom Kelly
Harry Nielsen
Rashid Khan
Henry Thornton
Wes Agar
Peter Siddle
THE BIG QUESTION: How many overs do Matt Short and Colin de Grandhomme bowl as Adelaide’s fifth and sixth bowler respectively? At $125k, de Grandhomme is firming as a potential bargain if he does get the opportunity with the ball.
TIM MICHELL SAYS: Pretty clear picture now with the Strikers batting. Weatherald looks set to return to the top and partner Matt Short, at least until Alex Carey and Travis Head return. Chris Lynn at three, Adam Hose at four and either De Grandhomme or Kelly at five depending on game situation. Peter Siddle and Rashid Khan are the only guarantees in the bowling line-up with Henry Thornton, Harry Conway, Wes Agar and Cameron Boyce vying for two spots. Thornton and Agar seem most likely to get the nod for Round 1.
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
Matt Short
Chris Lynn
Jake Weatherald
Adam Hose
Colin de Grandhomme
Tom Kelly
Harry Nielsen
Rashid Khan
Henry Thornton
Wes Agar
Peter Siddle
THE BIG QUESTION: How many overs do Matt Short and Colin de Grandhomme bowl as Adelaide’s fifth and sixth bowler respectively? At $125k, de Grandhomme is firming as a potential bargain if he does get the opportunity with the ball.
TIM MICHELL SAYS: Pretty clear picture now with the Strikers batting. Weatherald looks set to return to the top and partner Matt Short, at least until Alex Carey and Travis Head return. Chris Lynn at three, Adam Hose at four and either De Grandhomme or Kelly at five depending on game situation. Peter Siddle and Rashid Khan are the only guarantees in the bowling line-up with Henry Thornton, Harry Conway, Wes Agar and Cameron Boyce vying for two spots. Thornton and Agar seem most likely to get the nod for Round 1.
BRISBANE HEAT
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
Colin Munro
Max Bryant
Matt Renshaw
Sam Billings
Ross Whiteley
Jimmy Pierson
James Bazley
Michael Neser/Matthew Kuhnemann
Xavier Bartlett
Mark Steketee
Mitchell Swepson
THE BIG QUESTION: Michael Neser – will he or won’t he? Time will tell if Neser is available for Round 1, with a place in the test squad for South Africa all but guaranteed. It’s just a matter of CA releasing him if he doesn’t make the starting XI
TIM MICHELL SAYS: Most interest at the Heat is how their top-order shapes up. Max Bryant has shifted into the middle-order for Queensland, possibly hinting at a change for the Heat. If not Bryant, then Sam Heazlett and Colin Munro might get first crack. KFC SuperCoaches would love Josh Brown to open but I think we’ll have to wait a while to see the biggest hitter in Queensland. Sam Billings at four, Ross Whiteley at five or six and James Bazley in as the first-choice all-rounder. Michael Neser might miss Round 1 if he has Test duties. If he does, that could mean Xavier Bartlett, Mark Steketee, Mitch Swepson are joined by Jack Wildermuth. Don’t rule out Matt Kuhnemann in a dual-spin attack though. Jimmy Peirson is set to keep and Billings will field.
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
Colin Munro
Max Bryant
Matt Renshaw
Sam Billings
Ross Whiteley
Jimmy Pierson
James Bazley
Michael Neser/Matthew Kuhnemann
Xavier Bartlett
Mark Steketee
Mitchell Swepson
THE BIG QUESTION: Michael Neser – will he or won’t he? Time will tell if Neser is available for Round 1, with a place in the test squad for South Africa all but guaranteed. It’s just a matter of CA releasing him if he doesn’t make the starting XI
TIM MICHELL SAYS: Most interest at the Heat is how their top-order shapes up. Max Bryant has shifted into the middle-order for Queensland, possibly hinting at a change for the Heat. If not Bryant, then Sam Heazlett and Colin Munro might get first crack. KFC SuperCoaches would love Josh Brown to open but I think we’ll have to wait a while to see the biggest hitter in Queensland. Sam Billings at four, Ross Whiteley at five or six and James Bazley in as the first-choice all-rounder. Michael Neser might miss Round 1 if he has Test duties. If he does, that could mean Xavier Bartlett, Mark Steketee, Mitch Swepson are joined by Jack Wildermuth. Don’t rule out Matt Kuhnemann in a dual-spin attack though. Jimmy Peirson is set to keep and Billings will field.
HOBART HURRICANES
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
Ben McDermott
Matthew Wade
Jimmy Neesham
D’Arcy Short
Caleb Jewell
Tim David
Asif Ali
Shadab Khan
Joel Paris
Riley Meredith
Nathan Ellis
THE BIG QUESTION: Where will D’Arcy Short bat? His position is likely to have a domino effect on the rest of the order.
TIM MICHELL SAYS: Should be one of the more predictable teams. Wade, McDermott and Short top three, Shadab Khan, Tim David, Asif Ali and Jimmy Neesham floating from 4-7 and a bowling attack of Nathan Ellis, Joel Paris and Riley Meredith. The fourth bowling spot is the one in question. With Shadab, Neesham and Short as all-rounders Hobart could feasibly play an extra batter. But it might come down to Billy Stanlake (if fit) or young spinner Paddy Dooley. Faheem Ashraf is unavailable due to Test duties.
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
Ben McDermott
Matthew Wade
Jimmy Neesham
D’Arcy Short
Caleb Jewell
Tim David
Asif Ali
Shadab Khan
Joel Paris
Riley Meredith
Nathan Ellis
THE BIG QUESTION: Where will D’Arcy Short bat? His position is likely to have a domino effect on the rest of the order.
TIM MICHELL SAYS: Should be one of the more predictable teams. Wade, McDermott and Short top three, Shadab Khan, Tim David, Asif Ali and Jimmy Neesham floating from 4-7 and a bowling attack of Nathan Ellis, Joel Paris and Riley Meredith. The fourth bowling spot is the one in question. With Shadab, Neesham and Short as all-rounders Hobart could feasibly play an extra batter. But it might come down to Billy Stanlake (if fit) or young spinner Paddy Dooley. Faheem Ashraf is unavailable due to Test duties.
MELBOURNE RENEGADES
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
Aaron Finch
Nic Maddinson
Sam Harper
Jono Wells
Peter Handscomb
Andre Russell
Will Sutherland
Akeal Hosein
Tom Rogers
Kane Richardson
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
THE BIG QUESTION: With Shaun Marsh out with injury, will the Renegades opt for the experience of Peter Handscomb, who is in fine form domestically, or young star Mackenzie Harvey to solidify that middle order?
TIM MICHELL SAYS: Practice match against the Stars gave a strong indication of how the Renegades will line-up. With Shaun Marsh unlikely to be fit for Round 1, Sam Harper looks set to return to the top of the order. Nic Maddinson partnered Harper in that match but could easily drop to No.4 or No.5. Experienced heads Aaron Finch and Jon Wells at three and four, and then Mack Harvey and Jake Fraser-McGurk filling out the batting spots (see below). Andre Russell is the wildcard but he could bat anywhere from five to seven. A bowling attack of Richardson, Rogers, Hosein and Mujeeb looks certain. The last spot probably comes down to whether Fraser-McGurk bolsters the batting or Will Sutherland plays as an all-rounder. Maddinson’s increased bowling load gives the Renegades options.
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
Aaron Finch
Nic Maddinson
Sam Harper
Jono Wells
Peter Handscomb
Andre Russell
Will Sutherland
Akeal Hosein
Tom Rogers
Kane Richardson
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
THE BIG QUESTION: With Shaun Marsh out with injury, will the Renegades opt for the experience of Peter Handscomb, who is in fine form domestically, or young star Mackenzie Harvey to solidify that middle order?
TIM MICHELL SAYS: Practice match against the Stars gave a strong indication of how the Renegades will line-up. With Shaun Marsh unlikely to be fit for Round 1, Sam Harper looks set to return to the top of the order. Nic Maddinson partnered Harper in that match but could easily drop to No.4 or No.5. Experienced heads Aaron Finch and Jon Wells at three and four, and then Mack Harvey and Jake Fraser-McGurk filling out the batting spots (see below). Andre Russell is the wildcard but he could bat anywhere from five to seven. A bowling attack of Richardson, Rogers, Hosein and Mujeeb looks certain. The last spot probably comes down to whether Fraser-McGurk bolsters the batting or Will Sutherland plays as an all-rounder. Maddinson’s increased bowling load gives the Renegades options.
MELBOURNE STARS
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
Joe Clarke
Hilton Cartwright
Nick Larkin
Marcus Stoinis
Beau Webster
Joe Burns
Luke Wood
Nathan Coulter-Nile
Brody Couch
Trent Boult
Adam Zampa
THE BIG QUESTION: Will the starts throw up another curveball – like Beau Webster up the batting order?
TIM MICHELL SAYS: Big changes are coming at the Stars. Marcus Stoinis is set to drop to No.4 or No.5 in a power-packed middle-order with Hilton Cartwright. Joe Burns or late signing Tom Rogers will partner Joe Clarke and Beau Webster is likely the floater who could bat No.4 or play as a finisher. Webster is likely the sixth or seventh bowling option with no Glenn Maxwell. I foresee Trent Boult, Luke Wood, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Brody Couch all playing alongside skipper Adam Zampa. Stoinis and Webster will provide support with the ball.
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
Joe Clarke
Hilton Cartwright
Nick Larkin
Marcus Stoinis
Beau Webster
Joe Burns
Luke Wood
Nathan Coulter-Nile
Brody Couch
Trent Boult
Adam Zampa
THE BIG QUESTION: Will the starts throw up another curveball – like Beau Webster up the batting order?
TIM MICHELL SAYS: Big changes are coming at the Stars. Marcus Stoinis is set to drop to No.4 or No.5 in a power-packed middle-order with Hilton Cartwright. Joe Burns or late signing Tom Rogers will partner Joe Clarke and Beau Webster is likely the floater who could bat No.4 or play as a finisher. Webster is likely the sixth or seventh bowling option with no Glenn Maxwell. I foresee Trent Boult, Luke Wood, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Brody Couch all playing alongside skipper Adam Zampa. Stoinis and Webster will provide support with the ball.
PERTH SCORCHERS
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
(First match in Round 2)
Adam Lyth
Faf du Plessis
Josh Inglis
Aaron Hardie
Cam Bancroft
Ashton Turner
Ashton Agar
Andrew Tye
Jason Behrendorff
Tymal Mills
Peter Hatzoglou
THE BIG QUESTION: Aaron Hardie’s ability as an allrounder will be important in the absence of Mitch Marsh but how much will he be used with the ball?
TIM MICHELL SAYS: All the noise from the West suggests Inglis bats at No.4. Expect Adam Lyth to open with Faf Du Plessis. If not Du Plessis will bat at three. Nick Hobson has done nothing wrong in pre-season and Aaron Hardie is pushing for greater opportunity but I have Cam Bancroft ahead to partner Lyth or bat at No.3. He’s been one of the best-performed domestic batters all summer. So let’s say a top-four of Lyth, Du Plessis, Bancroft and Inglis, followed by Ashton Turner and Hardie. Hobson is the unlucky man to miss out. Jhye Richardson’s fitness is a concern and I don’t think he will be risked early. I’ve got Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Tymal Mills and Matt Kelly being unleashed with Agar as the spinner. But Peter Hatzoglou could easily play instead of Kelly. Be mindful only three of Lyth, Mills, Du Plessus and fellow international Stephen Eskinazi can play in each game.
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
(First match in Round 2)
Adam Lyth
Faf du Plessis
Josh Inglis
Aaron Hardie
Cam Bancroft
Ashton Turner
Ashton Agar
Andrew Tye
Jason Behrendorff
Tymal Mills
Peter Hatzoglou
THE BIG QUESTION: Aaron Hardie’s ability as an allrounder will be important in the absence of Mitch Marsh but how much will he be used with the ball?
TIM MICHELL SAYS: All the noise from the West suggests Inglis bats at No.4. Expect Adam Lyth to open with Faf Du Plessis. If not Du Plessis will bat at three. Nick Hobson has done nothing wrong in pre-season and Aaron Hardie is pushing for greater opportunity but I have Cam Bancroft ahead to partner Lyth or bat at No.3. He’s been one of the best-performed domestic batters all summer. So let’s say a top-four of Lyth, Du Plessis, Bancroft and Inglis, followed by Ashton Turner and Hardie. Hobson is the unlucky man to miss out. Jhye Richardson’s fitness is a concern and I don’t think he will be risked early. I’ve got Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Tymal Mills and Matt Kelly being unleashed with Agar as the spinner. But Peter Hatzoglou could easily play instead of Kelly. Be mindful only three of Lyth, Mills, Du Plessus and fellow international Stephen Eskinazi can play in each game.
SYDNEY SIXERS
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
Josh Philippe
James Vince
Kurtis Patterson
Moises Henriques
Jordan Silk
Dan Christian
Hayden Kerr
Sean Abbott
Ben Dwarshuis
Chris Jordan
Steve O’Keefe
THE BIG QUESTION: Will the Sixers play a second spinner in largely unknown Afghanistan leggie Izharulhaq Naveed?
TIM MICHELL SAYS: The Sixers are battling several injury and availability concerns as they prepare for the start of BBL12. Ben Dwarshuis could reportedly miss the start of the tournament, while there is uncertainty about when James Vince and Chris Jordan will play their first games of BBL12. There’s whispers from the Sixers camp that young Afghani spinner Izharulhaq Naveed could be a bolter for Round 1 after impressing in a recent trial match. If Dwarshuis misses, Jackson Bird looms as likely inclusion. Dan Christian could also take on more responsibility with the ball than in recent seasons. If Vince was unavailable early, Jack Edwards would likely replace him at the top. There’s suggestions Kurtis Patterson and Todd Murphy are also under a cloud but both are probably fringe players anyway.
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
Josh Philippe
James Vince
Kurtis Patterson
Moises Henriques
Jordan Silk
Dan Christian
Hayden Kerr
Sean Abbott
Ben Dwarshuis
Chris Jordan
Steve O’Keefe
THE BIG QUESTION: Will the Sixers play a second spinner in largely unknown Afghanistan leggie Izharulhaq Naveed?
TIM MICHELL SAYS: The Sixers are battling several injury and availability concerns as they prepare for the start of BBL12. Ben Dwarshuis could reportedly miss the start of the tournament, while there is uncertainty about when James Vince and Chris Jordan will play their first games of BBL12. There’s whispers from the Sixers camp that young Afghani spinner Izharulhaq Naveed could be a bolter for Round 1 after impressing in a recent trial match. If Dwarshuis misses, Jackson Bird looms as likely inclusion. Dan Christian could also take on more responsibility with the ball than in recent seasons. If Vince was unavailable early, Jack Edwards would likely replace him at the top. There’s suggestions Kurtis Patterson and Todd Murphy are also under a cloud but both are probably fringe players anyway.
SYDNEY THUNDER
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
Alex Hales
Matthew Gilkes
Jason Sangha
Rilee Rossouw
Alex Ross
Oliver Davies
Ben Cutting
Nathan McAndrew
Gurinder Sandhu
Chris Green
Fazalhaq Farooqi
THE BIG QUESTION: Fazalhaq Farooqi or Usman Qadir? The pair are unlikely to be seen in the same line-up as teams can only play 3 internationals at once, so it will likely become a game-by-game decision.
TIM MICHELL SAYS: So much rests on the fitness of Daniel Sams who remains under a cloud days out from BBL12. If he doesn’t come up for the opening game, veteran Ben Cutting becomes crucial to the Thunder’s structure. If Sams plays, I don’t even know if Cutting is in the XI. That’s how important that fitness call could be. The main batting question mark is if Matt Gilkes opens with Alex Hales or bats middle-order. I have Gilkes and Hales opening, Jason Sangha at three and Rilee Rossouw at four. But at the same time Hales could open with Russouw, Sangha could stay at three at Gilkes could slot in anywhere from 4-6. Expect the Thunder to rotate their quicks early as they play four games in eight days to start BBL12. I think Sandhu, Farooqi, McAndrew and Doggett will likely play a maximum of three of those four matches. Tanveer Sangha is still out injured so Chris Green will be the main spinner. The potential bolter is emerging all-rounder Joel Davies, the brother of big hitter Oliver. He was a standout in a practice match against the Sixers and could even fill the all-rounder role if Sams is ruled out.
AZZA AND DAMO’S PREDICTED XI
Alex Hales
Matthew Gilkes
Jason Sangha
Rilee Rossouw
Alex Ross
Oliver Davies
Ben Cutting
Nathan McAndrew
Gurinder Sandhu
Chris Green
Fazalhaq Farooqi
THE BIG QUESTION: Fazalhaq Farooqi or Usman Qadir? The pair are unlikely to be seen in the same line-up as teams can only play 3 internationals at once, so it will likely become a game-by-game decision.
TIM MICHELL SAYS: So much rests on the fitness of Daniel Sams who remains under a cloud days out from BBL12. If he doesn’t come up for the opening game, veteran Ben Cutting becomes crucial to the Thunder’s structure. If Sams plays, I don’t even know if Cutting is in the XI. That’s how important that fitness call could be. The main batting question mark is if Matt Gilkes opens with Alex Hales or bats middle-order. I have Gilkes and Hales opening, Jason Sangha at three and Rilee Rossouw at four. But at the same time Hales could open with Russouw, Sangha could stay at three at Gilkes could slot in anywhere from 4-6. Expect the Thunder to rotate their quicks early as they play four games in eight days to start BBL12. I think Sandhu, Farooqi, McAndrew and Doggett will likely play a maximum of three of those four matches. Tanveer Sangha is still out injured so Chris Green will be the main spinner. The potential bolter is emerging all-rounder Joel Davies, the brother of big hitter Oliver. He was a standout in a practice match against the Sixers and could even fill the all-rounder role if Sams is ruled out.
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The unknown fitness of players and roles should be a major concern for Cricket Australia. It very much leads to gambling corruption.
Take Sams availability for the first game or two, and the rumour around Green's action being scrutinised. These two in or out makes a massive influence on the Thunder chances.
A scandal waiting to happen.
Take Sams availability for the first game or two, and the rumour around Green's action being scrutinised. These two in or out makes a massive influence on the Thunder chances.
A scandal waiting to happen.
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