Commonwealth Bank Cricket Academy squad to tour New Zealand
The Commonwealth Bank Cricket Academy (CBCA) has announced a 14-man squad to tour New Zealand as part of the preparation for the ICC 2002 Under-19 World Cup that will be staged in New Zealand next January.
Commenting on the tour, which see the CBCA side play a total of six matches between 13 and 28 October, team coach Troy Cooley said;
"From a team perspective this tour provides an ideal opportunity to become accustomed to the New Zealand playing conditions, meaning that by the time the ICC Under-19 World Cup comes around, our players are familiar with their surroundings.
"On an individual front, the tour is a genuine chance for all members of the squad to press for World Cup selection. "
The squad will play two three-day matches against the New Zealand Cricket Academy followed by four one-day matches.
Following the CBCA tour, preparation for the ICC 2002 Under-19 World Cup will include a series of trial matches in Adelaide during November, followed by the ACB Under-19 Youth Championships scheduled for December in Newcastle.
The solid preparation for the World Cup is part of the ACB's firm commitment to Australia's on-going development of elite cricketers at the Under-19 level.
The Commonwealth Bank Cricket Academy squad to tour New Zealand is:
The CBCA tour squad was chosen by a selection panel consisting of ACB Director Trevor Robertson (Under-19 Chairman of Selectors), current senior Australian Chairman of Selectors Trevor Hohns, Assistant Coach of the Commonwealth Bank Cricket Academy Troy Cooley and former Australian wicket-keeper and ACB Under 19 Selector Brian Taber.
© 2001 Australian Cricket Board
| Teams | Australia, New Zealand. |
| Players/Umpires | Cameron Borgas, Callum Ferguson, Peter Dickson, George Bailey, Mark Cosgrove, Adam Crosthwaite, Cameron White, Beau Casson, Xavier Doherty, Jarrad Burke, Andrew James, Nathan Rimmington, Steven Crook, Troy Cooley, Brian Taber, Trevor Robertson, Trevor Hohns. |
| Internal Links | Tour schedule. |
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