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Western Australia Thrash Tasmania with Agar's Spin and Couch's Hat-Trick

Western Australia Thrash Tasmania with Agar’s Spin and Couch’s Hat-Trick

By November 4, 2024 0

Western Australia’s dominance in the Sheffield Shield continued as they thrashed Tasmania by an innings and 45 runs in Hobart. The victory extended WA’s lead at the top of the ladder, showcasing their impressive depth and skill.

Ashton Agar, a left-arm spinner, played a pivotal role in the win, claiming 3 for 12 in the second innings. His performance came after a call from Australian chairman of selectors George Bailey for left-arm spinners to step up. Agar’s variety and control dried up the runs, allowing the pace attack to shine.

Brody Couch became the first bowler in Western Australian history to take a Sheffield Shield hat-trick, dismissing Jake Doran, Lawrence Neil-Smith, and Sam Elliott in quick succession. The hat-trick extinguished any hopes of a Tasmanian draw.

WA’s victory was built on a strong first innings performance, where they amassed 460 for 9 declared. Cameron Bancroft (153), Sam Whiteman (94), and Agar (74) led the way with substantial contributions.

Tasmania’s batting struggled throughout the match. In the second innings, they were dismissed for a paltry 98, with only Caleb Jewell (61) offering any resistance. Joel Paris, a left-arm pacer, was the pick of the WA bowlers, claiming 2 for 18 in the second innings to complement his 4 for 45 in the first.

The WA performance was particularly impressive considering the absence of strike bowler Matthew Kelly, who suffered a hamstring injury in the first innings. The team’s depth and resilience were evident as they overcame this setback to secure a comprehensive victory.

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Cartwright's Heroics Lift WA to Thrilling One-Day Cup Victory

Cartwright’s Heroics Lift WA to Thrilling One-Day Cup Victory

By October 13, 2024 0

Western Australia’s One-Day Cup title defense is back on track after a thrilling four-wicket victory over Queensland at the WACA Ground. Chasing 301, WA looked shaky at 149 for 6, but Hilton Cartwright’s unbeaten 66 off 49 balls, including five fours and three sixes, guided them to victory with six deliveries to spare.

Ashton Agar’s unbeaten 21 off 27 balls played a crucial role in a match-winning 62-run partnership with Cartwright. WA’s hopes of a fourth consecutive one-day title were in jeopardy after losses to South Australia and NSW. However, Cartwright’s heroics have kept their hopes alive.

Queensland’s total of 300 was built around Usman Khawaja’s 76 and Lachlan Hearne’s 76. Michael Neser’s late fireworks, including six fours and two sixes, gave Queensland’s total a significant boost.

WA paceman Jhye Richardson was named player of the match for his 3-36 in 9.3 overs. Richardson’s dismissal of Ben McDermott in the third over and Michael Neser later in the innings prevented Queensland from posting a larger total.

Cameron Bancroft, who had posted twin ducks in the recent Sheffield Shield draw with Queensland, managed 33 before being trapped lbw by Marnus Labuschagne. Sam Whiteman’s half-century and Cooper Connolly’s 39 off 42 balls set the platform for WA’s victory.

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Ashton Agar Returns to Boost Northamptonshire for Vitality Blast Quarter-Final

Ashton Agar Returns to Boost Northamptonshire for Vitality Blast Quarter-Final

By August 23, 2024 0

Northamptonshire Steelbacks have secured the return of Australian spinner Ashton Agar for their Vitality Blast quarter-final clash against Somerset on September 5. Agar, who was signed as a replacement for Sikandar Raza during the group stage, played a pivotal role in Northants’ qualification from the North Group in second spot, helping them secure four wins out of five.

The club is also exploring the possibility of bringing back Matthew Breetzke, the South African opener who is currently Northants’ leading run-scorer in this year’s Blast with 460 runs at a strike rate of 153.84. However, head coach John Sadler emphasized that the decision ultimately rests with Cricket South Africa.

Breetzke was recently involved in South Africa’s Test tour of the West Indies but is not part of the squad currently playing a three-match T20I series. “We’re hopeful that Matt will be able to get over, but we’re not sure how that’s going to pan out,” Sadler said. “We obviously want to get him back because he’s been brilliant for us, but we’ll see how it unfolds.”

Sadler acknowledged that the situation is beyond the control of both Northants and Breetzke. “I know he’s desperate to come back, but he’s on the verge of playing for South Africa in all three formats, so that’s understandably his main driver,” Sadler said. “I also know that he so wants to come back and play for us that he’s happy to fly in, play, and fly back out, but that is a situation that we’ll have to negotiate with Cricket South Africa.”

Agar, who opted to go freelance earlier this year, will be available after completing a stint at the Global T20 Canada. His return strengthens Northants’ options ahead of the sold-out game at Wantage Road against the defending champions. “Ashton is in, he’s booked to come back, and he’s incredibly excited,” Sadler said. “He has been over at a tournament in Canada, so he’s off back home to spend some time with his family, but then he’ll be back with us, so we’re absolutely delighted with that.”

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Australia's T20 World Cup Squad Announced: Fraser-McGurk, Smith Omitted

Australia’s T20 World Cup Squad Announced: Fraser-McGurk, Smith Omitted

By May 1, 2024 0

Australia’s T20 World Cup squad has been announced, with some notable omissions. Jake Fraser-McGurk, despite his impressive IPL performances, and Steven Smith, a veteran of three-formats, have been left out.

The selectors have opted for flexibility, choosing Ashton Agar as a second specialist spinner and Cameron Green as a spare allrounder. Nathan Ellis has been included as the fourth fast bowling option, while Josh Inglis will serve as the reserve wicketkeeper and utility batter.

Fraser-McGurk’s exclusion is surprising given his recent form. However, the selectors have prioritized experience and versatility. Travis Head, David Warner, and Mitchell Marsh, who were dominant at last year’s ODI World Cup, will form the top three.

Smith’s omission is less shocking. He has struggled to find a place in Australia’s T20I side, having been dropped from the 2022 World Cup squad. The selectors have opted for a settled middle order, with Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, and Matthew Wade likely to be in the first-choice XI.

Green and Inglis were preferred to Fraser-McGurk and Smith due to their versatility. Green can cover for the injury-prone Marsh and Stoinis, while Inglis can fill in as wicketkeeper or bat in various positions.

Chairman of selectors George Bailey explained the rationale behind the selections. “We believe Ashton can play a critical role in this tournament… The batting options available allow a tailored approach to each venue and opponent.”

Marsh, the captain, expressed his excitement about leading the team. “It’s been an immense privilege to play for my country and now an even greater honour to lead the squad to a World Cup.”

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WA Cricketers Opt for Freelance Opportunities, Leaving State Contracts

WA Cricketers Opt for Freelance Opportunities, Leaving State Contracts

By April 20, 2024 0

The Australian cricket landscape is undergoing a significant shift as several prominent players have been left off state contract lists, opting for freelance opportunities in global franchise leagues. Among them are Ashton Agar, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Behrendorff, and Andrew Tye, who have all been omitted from Western Australia’s (WA) contract list for 2024-25.

Agar’s absence is particularly notable as the 30-year-old all-rounder has elected to pursue freelance opportunities globally, driven by limited playing time in WA’s Sheffield Shield team last season. He has made this decision in consultation with WA’s high-performance staff and Australia’s selectors.

By not taking a contract, Agar frees himself up to play in franchise leagues such as the SA20, ILT20, BPL, and PSL during Australia’s domestic season. Tye, who signed a one-year deal with WA last season, has also opted to go freelance again, while Behrendorff will do so for the first time in his career.

Despite not being contracted, Agar, Behrendorff, and Tye will remain involved in WA’s program when not playing overseas. They will be selected for Marsh Cup games when available, and Agar remains keen to play Shield cricket if an opportunity arises.

Stoinis, 34, is in a slightly different situation. He has not played for WA since March 2020 and is exploring the possibility of signing a year-round deal with his IPL franchise, Lucknow Super Giants. He has already played for the franchise’s teams in the SA20 and IPL this year.

Meanwhile, WA has added former New South Wales wicketkeeper Baxter Holt and Victoria quick Brody Couch to their squad. Holt is expected to get opportunities in Shield cricket, while Couch is looking for a fresh start after limited playing time in Victoria.

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Hardie, Agar Boost WA for Shield Final Showdown

Hardie, Agar Boost WA for Shield Final Showdown

By March 9, 2024 0

Western Australia’s hopes of reaching the Sheffield Shield final have been boosted by the return of allrounder Aaron Hardie, who has been cleared to play in the crucial clash against Victoria in Melbourne from Monday.

Hardie, who has been sidelined with a minor calf injury since facing Tasmania in Hobart in mid-February, has been passed fit and will bolster WA’s lineup for the winner-takes-all match. The winner of the Victoria-WA clash will face Tasmania in the final.

Ashton Agar has also been included in WA’s squad as they cover all bases for the conditions they could face at Junction Oval. If Agar plays, it would be his first first-class match since the SCG Test against South Africa early last year.

Agar has slipped down WA’s red-ball pecking order behind offspinner Corey Rocchiccioli, who has been one of their standout bowlers this season with 37 wickets at 30.21. Agar has also fallen down Australia’s white-ball hierarchy after being ruled out of the ODI World Cup through injury.

Victoria have been boosted by the availability of Scott Boland, who has been released from Australia’s Test squad in New Zealand. Boland has made five appearances for Victoria this season, taking 26 wickets at 16.50.

There remains a slim chance that WA could still host the Shield final in Perth if Tasmania lose to South Australia and don’t gain 0.14 more first-innings bonus points than them.

In the Sheffield Shield, teams get six points for an outright win, one point for a draw, plus 0.01 of a bonus point for every run over 200 they score during the first 100 overs of their first innings and 0.1 of a bonus point for every wicket a team takes during the first 100 overs of their opponent’s first innings.

If Victoria-Western Australia finished in a draw, there is an outside possibility of New South Wales sneaking into the final, although they would need a huge amount of bonus points against Queensland.

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