High Ryder
21 Jan 2008, 13:28
White, Hilfenhaus head PM's XI
Victorian skipper Cameron White and Tasmanian star Ben Hilfenhaus spearhead the Prime Minister's XI 12-man squad that will take on Sri Lanka in a one-day tour match on January 30 at Canberra's Manuka Oval.
The Australian contracted duo will be joined by national hopefuls Ashley Noffke, David Hussey and Doug Bollinger in the team.
Western Australia is the state that is best represented in the side with Shaun Marsh, Luke Pomersbach and Luke Ronchi all being selected.
Meanwhile, the PM's XI leadership department has an all-Victorian flavour with White and Hussey both assuming the captaincy and vice-captaincy respectively.
White, who is fresh from helping the Bushrangers claim their third consecutive KFC Twenty20 Big Bash title, feels honoured to once again lead the PM's XI.
"I'm looking forward to what will be a very competitive match along with some of the countries most exciting and talented cricketers," White said.
"I've had the chance to see most of these players first hand and I am sure the likes of Phillip Hughes, Shaun Marsh and David Hussey will hold up well against some of the world's best bowlers."
National selection panel chairman Andrew Hilditch said that this year's side brought with it an exciting combination of both experience and youth.
"Players are always excited about being selected to play in the PM's XI and will be keen to perform well against the likes of Muttiah Muralidaran, Sanath Jayasuria, Chaminda Vaas and Lasith Malinga," Hilditch said.
"Ben Hilfenhaus, Ashley Noffke and Luke Pomersbach round out the list of players who, along with White, have played at the highest level for Australia and will be hoping to impress again. Their selection is well deserved recognition of the outstanding season being enjoyed by Australia's exciting young talent. I am sure all players will enjoy the challenge of playing against Sri Lanka."
The 2008 Prime Minister's XI: Cameron White (VIC) (capt), David Hussey (VIC) (v/c), Doug Bollinger (NSW), Callum Ferguson (SA), Ben Hilfenhaus (TAS), Philip Hughes (NSW), Shaun Marsh (WA), Ashley Noffke (QLD), Luke Pomersbach (WA), Luke Ronchi (WA), Luke Swards (ACT), Jonathon Dean (12th Man) (ACT).
Victorian skipper Cameron White and Tasmanian star Ben Hilfenhaus spearhead the Prime Minister's XI 12-man squad that will take on Sri Lanka in a one-day tour match on January 30 at Canberra's Manuka Oval.
The Australian contracted duo will be joined by national hopefuls Ashley Noffke, David Hussey and Doug Bollinger in the team.
Western Australia is the state that is best represented in the side with Shaun Marsh, Luke Pomersbach and Luke Ronchi all being selected.
Meanwhile, the PM's XI leadership department has an all-Victorian flavour with White and Hussey both assuming the captaincy and vice-captaincy respectively.
White, who is fresh from helping the Bushrangers claim their third consecutive KFC Twenty20 Big Bash title, feels honoured to once again lead the PM's XI.
"I'm looking forward to what will be a very competitive match along with some of the countries most exciting and talented cricketers," White said.
"I've had the chance to see most of these players first hand and I am sure the likes of Phillip Hughes, Shaun Marsh and David Hussey will hold up well against some of the world's best bowlers."
National selection panel chairman Andrew Hilditch said that this year's side brought with it an exciting combination of both experience and youth.
"Players are always excited about being selected to play in the PM's XI and will be keen to perform well against the likes of Muttiah Muralidaran, Sanath Jayasuria, Chaminda Vaas and Lasith Malinga," Hilditch said.
"Ben Hilfenhaus, Ashley Noffke and Luke Pomersbach round out the list of players who, along with White, have played at the highest level for Australia and will be hoping to impress again. Their selection is well deserved recognition of the outstanding season being enjoyed by Australia's exciting young talent. I am sure all players will enjoy the challenge of playing against Sri Lanka."
The 2008 Prime Minister's XI: Cameron White (VIC) (capt), David Hussey (VIC) (v/c), Doug Bollinger (NSW), Callum Ferguson (SA), Ben Hilfenhaus (TAS), Philip Hughes (NSW), Shaun Marsh (WA), Ashley Noffke (QLD), Luke Pomersbach (WA), Luke Ronchi (WA), Luke Swards (ACT), Jonathon Dean (12th Man) (ACT).