The Tasmanian Cricket Association is pleased to announce that young South Australian batsman, Luke Williams, will be joining the Cascade Tasmanian Tigers for season 2002/2003.

Williams who has been a prolific run scorer in underage competitions and ACB Cup level is 22 years of age.

He toured England with the Australian Under 19's in 1998 and held the record for the highest individual score for South Australia at Under 17 level, of 225 not out with an aggregate of 530, achieved in the 1996/97 season carnival. This record was his for four seasons until it was eclipsed by Callum Ferguson during last season's Under 17 competition.

Williams made his first-class debut for South Australia in late 2000/2001 but had limited success in the two games he played.

Cascade Tasmanian Tigers Coach, Brian McFadyen said, "Luke is a long term investment for Tasmanian cricket taking into consideration his age and his prolific record at underage and ACB Cup level."

He added, "Williams is an ambitious, modern cricketer and we are excited about adding him to the other young players within the squad who we envisage will be the core players for Tasmania in the future."

© 2002 Tasmanian Cricket Association

This report does not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Cricket Board.