The Tasmania Tigers have received a significant boost ahead of their upcoming Sheffield Shield clash against Queensland, with four key players returning to the squad.
Australian Test representatives Beau Webster and Matt Kuhnemann are back in Tigers colours following international duties in South Africa, while experienced batter Ben McDermott and all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary have also been declared fit after missing Tasmania's most recent Shield victory over NSW through injury.
The return of Webster and Kuhnemann for their first red ball matches of the summer provides a major injection of international experience, with the pair adding further depth and versatility to a Tigers outfit looking to build on its strong recent form.
McDermott's inclusion is another welcome boost following his match-winning contribution in the thrilling four-run victory over Victoria last month, where his first-innings century earned him the Scott Mason Medal.
Chaudhary's return from a knee complaint further strengthens Tasmania's batting options and provides additional spin-bowling variety ahead of the clash with the Bulls.
Mitch Owen is unavailable due to shin soreness, while Brad Hope, Nivethan Radhakrishnan and Raf MacMillan are the unlucky trio to make way from the 12 which defeated NSW inside three days.
The top of the table Tigers will look to build on their back-to-back victories when they face the Bulls at The Gabba starting tomorrow.
TIGERS SQUAD v QUEENSLAND:
- Jordan Silk (c)
- Marcus Bean
- Gabe Bell
- Jackson Bird
- Nikhil Chaudhary
- Jake Doran
- Caleb Jewell
- Matt Kuhnemann
- Ben McDermott
- Riley Meredith
- Tim Ward
- Beau Webster
- Teague Wyllie
Ins: Marcus Bean, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matt Kuhnemann, Ben McDermott, Beau Webster
Outs: Brad Hope (omitted), Raf MacMillan (omitted), Mitch Owen (injured - shin), Nivethan Radhakrishnan (omitted)
Match Details
Tasmania vs Queensland
Sheffield Shield
11-14 November
The Gabba
The match will be broadcast live on Kayo Sports & cricket.com.au