Chris Lynn was ruled out Wednesday’s game for the Strikers due to a hamstring injury, while there were updates on Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Matthew Short and Chris Jordan.
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Lynn wasn’t part of the Strikers’ 14-man squad for the game against the Sydney Sixers at Adelaide Oval. Jake Weatherald replaces him in the 14 following illness.
Strikers captain Matthew Short was named but spoke about his status after missing several games with a broken toe. Short didn’t bowl on his return.
“I was a little bit sore,” Short said. “It’d obviously been a couple of weeks since I’d been out there. With a broken toe, it’s hard to get time on your feet. It was a shock to the body but it was a good type of sore.
“It’s still a bit sore. I took a couple of painkillers before bating, not so much before the fielding innings. It’s not too bad to run on, it’s more slowing down and the pressure through the toes. But it’s good to go, I should be fine.”
Short also addressed their second spinner, with D’Arcy Short stepping in with a haul of wickets for Cameron Boyce last game.
“It balances the team out a bit more,” Short said. “Looking at the Sixers, they don’t match up as well against spin.
“If we’re looking at bringing in Boycey, not too sure yet. Darcy bowled well the other night. There’s options which is nice.”
Ins: Weatherald / Outs: Lynn
Strikers squad: M.Short (c), Buckingham, Carey, Doggett, Haskett, Manenti, Overton, L.Pope, O.Pope, Ross, Scott, D.Short, Thornton, Weatherald
The Sixers named their 14-man squad, with Ben Manenti added and Kurtis Patterson dropping out.
Ins: Manenti / Outs: Patterson
Sixers squad: Henriques (c), Abbott, Chohan, Davies, Dwarshuis, Edwards, Kerr, Manenti, Murphy, Perry, Philippe, Shaw, Silk, Smith
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Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges spoke about Cooper Connolly’s available for their Round 9 game against the Adelaide Strikers, having been selected in Australia’s Test squad for Sri Lanka that departs soon.
Voges said: “My understanding is he’ll be available Saturday.”
Mitch Marsh missed Perth’s past two games for personal reasons and when asked about whether he had clarity on his availability, Voges said: “Not yet.”
Voges also clarified Aaron Hardie is available to bowl again after a quad issue. He said: “Aaron was available to bowl last night. Conditions dictated that he wasn’t required. He’s available.”
Chris Jordan was a surprise absentee for the Hobart Hurricanes’ game on Tuesday, with confirmation he missed due to a “sore back”. It’s unclear if he’ll be available for their next game on Thursday against the Brisbane Heat at the Gabba.
Billy Stanlake suffered a shoulder injury in Tuesday’s game in the field. He tried to bowl on, but had to withdraw twice and exited the game.
