The Tasmanian Selectors have today announced the following two teams to participate in trial matches being held at Anzac Park, Lindisfarne on Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September 2002.

Ramshaw's team: Sean Clingeleffer, Luke Williams, Graeme Cunningham, Daniel Marsh, T Scott, Dane Anderson, Shannon Tubb, David Saker, Gerard Denton, Adam Griffith, Matthew Pascoe.

McFadyen's team: Michael Dighton, Scott Mason, Brett Thomas, George Bailey, Adam Polkinghorne, Shane McDermott, Brett Geeves, Xaver Doherty, Shane Jurgensen, Andrew Downton.

The matches will be one-day fixtures and the hours of play are:

Friday 13th September 2002 11.30pm – 5.00pm
Saturday 14th September 2002 11.30am – 5.00pm
Sunday 15th September 2002 11.30am – 5.00pm

This will be the first opportunity for the media to see, in action, members of the Cascade Tasmanian Tigers including new recruit Luke Williams.

Scott Kremerskothen, Ben Oliver and Ben Hilfenhaus are unavailable, recovering from injury, while, Ricky Ponting, Shane Watson, Luke Butterworth, Dene Hills, Chris Bassano, Jamie Cox, Michael DiVenuto and Damien Wright are all still overseas, in England or representing Australia.

Captaincy will be shared over the three days with six players taking this responsibility.

These matches take place following a successful seven-day game and development camp in Sydney. The Cascade Tasmanian Tigers played two One-Day games against New Zealand and a two- day game against New South Wales as well as a series of conditioning, recovery, fielding and net sessions.

On the playing side of the trip, much was gained by the squad during the three games. Luke Williams, Graeme Cunningham and Michael Dighton all scored centuries whilst other batsmen displayed some excellent form.

With the ball, Gerard Denton bowled with good pace and looks to be in career best form, following a spate of injuries. David Saker and Shane Jurgensen impressed with their control and rhythm while spinners Tubb and Doherty lived up to their reputations as two of the highest ranked young spinners in the country.

Cascade Tasmanian Tigers Coach, Brian McFadyen said: "The outstanding development was the overall performance of the team and individuals following limited outdoor cricket preparation."

He added: "From this, our self belief will continue to develop from the latter part of last season."

© 2002 Tasmanian Cricket Association

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