Five NSW rising stars have been selected in a 15-player squad to represent Australia in the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in the West Indies.
Aidan Cahill, Corey Miller, Jack Nisbet, Will Salzmann and Lachlan Shaw will all head to the Caribbean for the tournament that runs from January 14 – February 5.
The quintet will be joined on the plane by CNSW Head Coach Transition Squad - NSW Blues, Anthony Clark, who is the team’s head coach.
Fellow NSW Pathways players Liam Doddrell and Joel Davies have been named as non-travelling reserves.
The squad was finalised following trial matches at a training camp in Adelaide last week.
Australia have been drawn in Group D with West Indies, Sri Lanka and Scotland. Their first match is the tournament opener against the hosts in Guyana on January 14.
The squad will assemble for a training camp in Melbourne from December 28 before departing to the West Indies.
Clark said the squad had a great depth and skill.
“Our squad includes players of all disciplines with experience in domestic cricket environments, and many have produced eye-catching performances across a variety of strong competitions this season,” Clark said.
“The Under-19 World Cup provides players with an exceptional development opportunity and we look forward to seeing them represent their country with distinction.”
Clark also gave a synopsis of the NSW’s brightest teenage talent:
Aidan Cahill (Newcastle & Northern District) – big, strong fast bowling all-rounder from Newcastle. He bowls a heavy ball and is a clean striker with the bat.
Corey Miller (Northern District) – level headed left hand opening batsman who is technically very sound versus both spin and fast bowling. He’s been a regular run maker throughout our pathway system.
Jack Nisbet (Sydney) – tall right arm fast bowler who creates good bounce and accuracy. He’s already been very successful in first grade in Sydney. He’s got a big future and has a NSW Blues Rookie contract.
Will Salzmann (Campbelltown-Camden) – right arm skiddy-fast bowler who is a handy middle order bat. He’s had some strong performances in first grade and has worked very hard to earn this spot.
Lachlan Shaw (Northern District) - right handed wicketkeeper batter. He’s very dynamic with the bat and gifted behind the stumps. Similar player to Brad Haddin and that’s a wrap.
Australian Squad for ICC U19 World Cup
Harkirat Bajwa (VIC – Melbourne CC)
Aidan Cahill (NSW – Newcastle City CC)
Cooper Connolly (WA – Scarborough CC)
Joshua Garner (VIC – Geelong CC)
Isaac Higgins (SA – Glenelg CC)
Campbell Kellaway (VIC – Melbourne CC)
Corey Miller (NSW – Northern District CC)
Jack Nisbet (NSW – Sydney CC)
Nivethan Radhakrishnan (TAS – Hawkesbury DCC/Kingborough DCC)
William Salzmann (NSW – Campbelltown-Camden DCC)
Lachlan Shaw (NSW – Northern Districts CC)
Jackson Sinfield (QLD – Redlands CC)
Tobias Snell (QLD – Toombul CC)
Tom Whitney (QLD – Western Suburbs CC)
Teague Wyllie (WA – Rockingham-Mandurah CC)
Reserves
Liam Blackford (VIC – Geelong CC)
Liam Doddrell (NSW – St Clair CC)
Joel Davies (NSW – Manly Warringah DCA)
Sam Rahaley (SA – Kensington)
Aubrey Stockdale (QLD – Toombul CC)
ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Groupings
Group A - Bangladesh, England, Canada, United Arab Emirates
Group B - India, Ireland, South Africa, Uganda
Group C - Afghanistan, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Zimbabwe
Group D - Australia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, West Indies
Australia’s ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Group Matches
Jan 14: West Indies v Australia, Guyana National Stadium
Jan 17: Australia v Sri Lanka, Conaree Cricket Center
Jan 19: Australia v Scotland, Conaree Cricket Center
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