Victorians receive Imparja Cup honours

Ben Abbatangelo, Fletcher Stewart, John Green and Bohdi Walker were chosen in the squad, which will travel to India to attend the country’s cricket schools, by selectors Ray Bright and Mark Hanton.

Bright said the Indian tour will be benefit those selected.

“In sending the team to India, we’re aiming to further their development as players and individuals,” Bright said.

“The experience will get them used to the professional lifestyle they can expect as they reach the next level of cricket.”

Abbatangelo, Stewart and Walker were also named in the Black Caps side for the team of the series.

Highlighting Abbatangelo’s performance in the tournament, which yielded 244 runs at an average of 40.67, he was named Man of the Tournament with Northern Territory’s Adrian McAdam.

Indigenous development squad

Ben Abbatangelo VIC
Michael Bailey WA
Jeff Cook NSW
Jake Kubinek QLD
Jake Turner NSW
Adam McDermott QLD
Nathan Price NSW
Dylan Fuller NT
Aaron Muir NSW
Fletcher Stewart VIC
Bradley Stout QLD
Bohdi Walker VIC
Cameron Trask QLD
John Green VIC
Worrin Williams QLD
Darcy Short WA
Josh Lalor VIC

Barry Weare Coach
Aaron Briscoe Manager

Black Caps

Ben Abbatangelo VIC
Michael Bailey WA
Jeff Cook NSW
Jake Kubinek QLD
Adrian McAdam NT
Adam McDermott QLD
Nathan Price NSW
Pat Rosser NSW
Willie Serle SA
Fletcher Stewart VIC
Bradley Stout QLD
Bohdi Walker VIC