Jack Edwards named captain of Australia A in Lions tour game
The Australian national selection panel today announced an all-rounder-heavy 12-man squad to take on the Lions, including experienced Inclusion like Kurtis Patterson.
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Posted - 2025-01-15T07:10:36+06:00
Updated - 2025-01-15T07:11:01+06:00
New South Wales all-rounder Jack Edwards has been named the captain, as Australia A announced squad for Lions tour one-off tour game.
Australia A: Jack Edwards (NSW) (c), Xavier Bartlett (Qld), Brendan Doggett (SA), Jordan Buckingham (SA), Jayden Goodwin (WA), Aaron Hardie (WA), Fergus O'Neill (Vic), Kurtis Patterson (NSW), Josh Philippe (NSW), Corey Rocchiccioli (WA), Will Sutherland (Vic), Tim Ward (Tas)
"Following two Australia A fixtures against India A earlier this season which had short-term relevance to the Border Gavaskar Trophy, this match is a valuable opportunity to expose exciting young talent against quality international opposition with a longer lens," said national selector Tony Dodemaide.
"We expect a highly competitive contest against a Lions team who will be keen to stake their individual claims for selection in next summer’s Ashes tour of Australia."
Edwards is averaging 35 with the bat this season of Sheffield Shield but with the ball, he is more sharp, scalping 20 wickets at an average of only 21.60.
The match is scheduled to play between January 29 to February 2 at Cricket Central, Sydney’s West.