Victoria name 2nd XI rookie squad to take on South Australia

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Ashley Chandrasinghe of Victoria walks from the field not out at the end of the first innings during the Sheffield Shield Final match between Western Australia and Victoria at the WACA, on March 24, 2023, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Footscray’s Dylan Brasher will captain the side, while fellow contracted-players Ashley Chandrasinghe, Cameron McClure and Doug Warren will join him against the Redbacks.

Harry Dixon and Harkirat Bajwa have also been named following their successful Under 19 World Cup campaign.

Cricket Victoria’s Head of Male Cricket, David Hussey, said that the game would be a great experience for Victoria’s up and coming cricketers.

“Our players are excited to be able to head out to Bendigo and take on South Australia in what should be a good opportunity for them,” he said.

“We’re looking forward to seeing Dylan Brasher captain the squad and continue his growth as a leader.

“It is also a fantastic chance for some of our younger Premier cricketers to continue their develop and play some longer-form cricket.

“We also want to thank the Bendigo District Cricket Association and the City of Greater Bendigo for their support in hosting this match opportunity.

“Cricket Victoria is committed to providing a meaningful country pathway for talented and aspiration cricketers and showcasing this standard of cricket in Bendigo is reflective of that”.

Squad
Dylan Brasher – C (Footscray)
Harkirat Bajwa (Melbourne)
Ashley Chandrasinghe (Casey-South Melbourne)
Farzan Chowna (Essendon)
Harry Dixon (St Kilda)
Noah Hurley (Dandenong)
Cameron McClure (Essendon)
Ed Newman (St Kilda)
Max Parker (Richmond)
Tyler Pearson (Kingston-Hawthorn)
Brodie Symons (Frankston)
Doug Warren (Melbourne University)

2nd XI Rookie Game
Victoria v South Australia
4-6 March
Bendigo

Dylan Carmody