Stepping out of the shadows
Having just finished his Year 11 exams at De La Salle College in Malvern, he has found himself to be hot property amongst selectors after being picked in the under-18 South East Bayside Breakers squad but more importantly – the under-17 Victorian squad for the National Championships in Adelaide.
Brimming with confidence, the younger brother of Test spinner Ashton is determined to come out of his brother’s ever-growing shadow.
“There’s always going to be a little more expected of me because I’m Ash’s younger brother but I try not to think about that,” Agar said.
“I’m just focusing on my game rather than trying to live up to his performances.”
While he will have to give up his spot in the Breakers’ line up due to his Victorian commitments, the Monash Tigers all-rounder cannot wait for a jam-packed season of representative cricket,
“I’m very excited,” said the beaming Agar.
“The standard of cricket going around is amazing and it’s going to be a lot of fun.
“This is my first National Championship and having seen my Ashton represent Victoria has always driven me to try and emulate them.”
But just in case his summer was not busy enough, a debut in the Monash Tigers’ First XI has kept him on his toes.
“I really didn’t expect it (playing in the First XI),” said Agar, who still hasn’t quite overcome the shock.
“I was expecting to start the year in the Fourth XI and climb my way up but to find myself where I am has been incredible.”
Having broken into the side last month- playing under former Bushranger Allan Wise amongst others- has left him with a wealth of cricketing knowledge.
“Allan has just been the best captain you could ask for,” Agar said of the left-arm paceman.
“He’s really taken me on and improved my bowling, so I have a lot to thank him for.”
Despite having bowled to the likes of Graeme Rummans during his time with the Monash Tigers, he knows he can’t afford to be complacent going back and playing against his peers.
“Playing against former state players has given me a lot of confidence going into these carnivals, but I can’t afford to take anyone lightly,” he said.
“It’s still such a high level of cricket and you have to respect every batsman.”
Although it seems that the youngest of the Agar brothers has the cricketing landscape at his feet, he understands that it won’t last forever – even if he does achieve his goals.
“Being so busy with cricket can get tough sometimes, but it’s taught me how to use my time efficiently,” Agar said.
“I can usually find half an hour here and there for homework and revision, so I manage.
“Test Cricket is my main focus and I’m doing everything I can to get there, but it’s only a possibility – so I’ve got to work hard at school.”
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