Oracle of Delphi
Arnold
Paladin
Shan Jayaweera
KC Hill
Cibbuano
Craig HillDavid Warner Included In Australia Twenty20 Line-up
January 8th 2009 07:08
Big-hitting New South Welshman David Warner may have set the domestic scene alight in the shortened versions of the game this summer, but he could hardly believe his ears when he learned of his inclusion in the Australian Twenty20 line-up on Thursday.
Warner, who is yet to make his first-class debut for New South Wales, has been named in a 13-man squad for Australia's two upcoming KFC Twenty20 Internationals against South Africa.
Having already blasted 343 runs from seven innings in the Ford Ranger Cup this season, the 22-year-old confirmed his selection on Tuesday with a brilliant 65 from 35 balls against South Australia at the Adelaide Oval in the KFC Big Bash clash.
"When I got the phone call I was actually speechless, I rang my mum and dad straight away obviously and they were very, very happy for me," Warner said on Thursday.
"To be honest it was such a thrill when I got that phone call and I couldn't believe it and I definitely wasn't expecting it."
He says the chance to mix with the country's best players is an exciting prospect but is careful not to get ahead of himself.
"This is going to be a bonus to see how these professional athletes prepare, (they are) the guys you look up to and obviously it's a big thrill for me just to be around those guys," he said.
"If I get that opportunity to play I'll be speechless."
And if he does get his chance, Warner promises he won't hold back.
"I won't change my tactics I'll just go out there and back myself and obviously try and keep hitting the boundaries as I've been doing lately."
Warner, who recently signed a two-year deal with IPL franchise the Delhi Daredevils, will earn the rare distinction of playing for Australia before making his first-class debut.
But the slashing left-hander says the longer version of the game is still important to him.
"My goal is obviously to make my debut in the Sheffield Shield by the end of the season, hopefully that comes but obviously I've got to score some more runs in grade cricket," he said.
Blues coach Matthew Mott was not at all surprised by Warner's inclusion.
"He's that player that everyone's craving," Mott said.
"We saw it the other night (against the Redbacks), he broke the back of the run chase and made it very easy for the middle order to set the game up."
"Those sort of guys don't come around too often, I know (Adam) Gilchrist did it for years and there's a number of players who have had a crack at it internationally."
"They're just aces in the pack that every team loves to have because not everyone can do that."
Warner, who is yet to make his first-class debut for New South Wales, has been named in a 13-man squad for Australia's two upcoming KFC Twenty20 Internationals against South Africa.
Having already blasted 343 runs from seven innings in the Ford Ranger Cup this season, the 22-year-old confirmed his selection on Tuesday with a brilliant 65 from 35 balls against South Australia at the Adelaide Oval in the KFC Big Bash clash.
David Warner Included In Australia Twenty20 Line-up
"When I got the phone call I was actually speechless, I rang my mum and dad straight away obviously and they were very, very happy for me," Warner said on Thursday.
"To be honest it was such a thrill when I got that phone call and I couldn't believe it and I definitely wasn't expecting it."
He says the chance to mix with the country's best players is an exciting prospect but is careful not to get ahead of himself.
"This is going to be a bonus to see how these professional athletes prepare, (they are) the guys you look up to and obviously it's a big thrill for me just to be around those guys," he said.
"If I get that opportunity to play I'll be speechless."
And if he does get his chance, Warner promises he won't hold back.
"I won't change my tactics I'll just go out there and back myself and obviously try and keep hitting the boundaries as I've been doing lately."
Warner, who recently signed a two-year deal with IPL franchise the Delhi Daredevils, will earn the rare distinction of playing for Australia before making his first-class debut.
But the slashing left-hander says the longer version of the game is still important to him.
"My goal is obviously to make my debut in the Sheffield Shield by the end of the season, hopefully that comes but obviously I've got to score some more runs in grade cricket," he said.
Blues coach Matthew Mott was not at all surprised by Warner's inclusion.
"He's that player that everyone's craving," Mott said.
"We saw it the other night (against the Redbacks), he broke the back of the run chase and made it very easy for the middle order to set the game up."
"Those sort of guys don't come around too often, I know (Adam) Gilchrist did it for years and there's a number of players who have had a crack at it internationally."
"They're just aces in the pack that every team loves to have because not everyone can do that."
| 57 |
| Vote |
subscribe to this blog
Content on this site is written and mediated by Craig Hill
Go to Craig Hill's home page for information about corporate training courses, university preparation courses and writing services available
Go to Craig Hill's home page for information about corporate training courses, university preparation courses and writing services available
