The Perth Scorchers have announced two changes to their 13-player squad ahead of their traditional Boxing Day KFC Big Bash League match at home at Optus Stadium, this year aiming to settle the score against the Sydney Sixers.
Paceman Matt Kelly has recovered from illness and returns to fire up #TheFurnace, while local big hitter Tim David gets his first call up for the summer.
The BBL Technical Committee has approved the following Local Replacement Player changes:
Ins: Matt Kelly (returns from illness), Tim David (Local Replacement Player)
Outs: Liam Guthrie & Sam Whiteman (omitted)
MATCH DETAILS:
Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers
Thursday 26 December, 4:10pm AWST
Optus Stadium, Perth
Broadcast on Ch 7, Fox Cricket, Macquarie Sports Radio and Big Bash Nation
Live streamed on Kayo.
Perth Scorchers Squad:
Mitch Marsh ©
Ashton Agar
Fawad Ahmed
Cameron Bancroft
Tim David
Cameron Green
Joshua Inglis
Matthew Kelly
Chris Jordan
Liam Livingstone
Joel Paris
Jhye Richardson
Ashton Turner
Name of Author: Perth Scorchers
The Perth Scorchers are an Australian men’s Twenty20 cricket team competing in the Big Bash League. Based in Perth, Western Australia, they wear an orange uniform and play their home games at Perth Stadium.