Washington Freedom MLC Cricket Squad Preview - Plenty of batting power will put fear into opposition attacks
- Outstanding batting and high-class bowling set Washington up for a fine season.
- Will look to build on their third-place finish after three wins from five matches in 2023.
- MLC starts on 5 July, with the final set for 28 July.
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Travis Head is a prolific six-hitter.
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Season preview
Their third-place finish in 2023 was ruined by a single bad batting performance in the Eliminator. No shortage of batters who can hit big, including SA-born Andries Gous who batted superbly in the World Cup, but an in-form pair of Glenn Maxwell and Travis head could take them all the way to the final. Lots of spin and pace, led by South Africa’s Marco Jansen and Kiwi Lockie Ferguson.
New players
Aussie power-hitter Travis Head will be a massive boost to the season (although there are doubts about his participation), along with Aussies Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell. New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has struggled with the bat in T20s but has phenomenal ability, and is economical with the ball, while fellow Kiwi Lockie Ferguson is a tricky right-arm quick. Also signed are Aussie medium-pacers Jack Edwards and Andrew Tye.
Key players
Akeal Hosein, Andries Gous, Glenn Maxwell, Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen, Rachin Ravindra, Steven Smith and Travis Head.
Washington Freedom Squad
Coach: Ricky Ponting
Captain: TBA
Players:
Akeal Hosein
Akhilesh Bodugum
Amila Aponso
Andrew Tye
Andries Gous
Glenn Maxwell
Ian Holland
Jack Edwards
Justin Dill
Lahiru Milantha
Lockie Ferguson
Marco Jansen
Mukhtar Ahmed
Obus Pienaar
Rachin Ravindra
Saurabh Netravalkar
Steven Smith
Travis Head
Yasir Mohammad
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