Sydney Thunder name squad for WBBL matches 9 & 10
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Sydney Thunder name squad for WBBL matches 9 & 10
Sydney Thunder coach Trevor Griffin has named a 13-player travelling squad to Hobart for the team's matches against Brisbane Heat (Friday) and Melbourne Renegades (Sunday).
England captain and wicketkeeper Amy Jones will remain in Sydney after aggravating a back injury during Thunder's Sydney Smash defeat to the Sixers.
However, Australian international Hannah Darlington will accompany the squad to Tasmania after her successful return to action at North Sydney.
Griffith said he and the squad were determined to reward its army of fans for their loyal support during a challenging season.
"It was very special to see so many people travel to North Sydney Oval to turn it into a sea of Thunder green for the Smash," he said.
"That meant a lot, and we're keen to give them plenty to cheer about during our two matches in Tasmania."
Speaking ahead of the Hobart trip, Thunder's Hannah Darlington said:
“[Of her return] “I probably forgot how long it’s been since I actually played some competitive cricket, so I was really excited to get out there, especially in the lime green.
“I’m not a very good cricket watcher at all. I bite my nails already, so sitting on the sideline trying to cope watching the girls, especially when they’re away from Sydney and I’m on the couch [was tough].
“To go out there and get a big wicket [was nice] but I would have liked to have gone for a few less runs, but on a ground like this, it’s pretty hard. I’m just glad to be out there.
“I’ll see how I pull up. We’ve got a travel day, so I’ll get into the pool and sort it out.”
Sydney Thunder squad vs Brisbane Heat & Melbourne Renegades:
Samantha Bates, Tammy Beaumont, Ella Briscoe, Hannah Darlington, Rachael Haynes (c), Sammy-Jo Johnson, Phoebe Litchfield, Olivia Porter, Lauren Smith, Lea Tahuhu, Chloe Tryon, Belinda Vakarewa, Tahlia Wilson
Thunder play Brisbane Heat at 3.30pm pm (AEDT) at Blundstone Arena on Friday and then play Melbourne Renegades at the same venue on Sunday at 1.40pm. Both matches will be broadcast live by Fox Cricket and Kayo.
Sydney Thunder WBBL|08 Fixtures
Fri 14 Oct | Thunder v Hurricanes | Blacktown International Sportspark | 3:00pm
Sun 16 Oct | Thunder v Scorchers | Blacktown International Sportspark | 5:00pm
Tue 18 Oct | Hurricanes v Thunder | Blacktown International Sportspark | 7:05pm
Sat 22 Oct | Scorchers v Thunder | WACA Ground | 2:30pm
Sun 23 Oct | Thunder v Stars | WACA Ground | 1:40pm
Tue 25 Oct | Heat v Thunder | Allan Border Field | 6:15pm
Mon 31 Oct | Stars v Thunder | Eastern Oval (Ballarat) | 3:00pm
Wed 2 Nov | Thunder v Sixers | North Sydney Oval | 7:05pm
Fri 4 Nov | Thunder v Heat | Blundstone Arena | 3:30pm
Sun 6 Nov | Renegades v Thunder | Blundstone Arena | 1:40pm
Sun 13 Nov | Strikers v Thunder | Centennial Park Oval (Nuriootpa) | 3:00pm
Tue 15 Nov | Thunder v Renegades | Manuka Oval | 7:10pm
Fri 18 Nov | Sixers v Thunder | North Sydney Oval | 7:05pm
Sun 20 Nov | Thunder v Strikers | North Sydney Oval | 5:15pm
Sydney Thunder WBBL|08 Squad
Head Coach: Trevor Griffin
Contracted for WBBL|08: Samantha Bates, Tammy Beaumont, Hannah Darlington, Jess Davidson, Corinne Hall, Rachael Haynes (c), Saskia Horley, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Amy Jones, Anika Learoyd, Phoebe Litchfield, Olivia Porter, Lauren Smith, Lea Tahuhu, Chloe Tryon, Belinda Vakarewa, Tahlia Wilson
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