By Nicholas Creely
Cricket Victoria has announced its final 13-man squads for both the Country and Metro sides competing at this year’s National Championships in Adelaide.
Dandenong duo Ryan Quirk and Edward Newman are part of the squad which will play 5-15 December against some of the best young talent in the country.
Those who have been selected will prepare for the carnival throughout November through their regular club cricket fixtures, skills sessions, as well as a three-day camp in Geelong.
State Talent Manager Andrew Lynch is pleased with the squad he has assembled and can’t wait to see what the young cricketers can produce.
“It was tough to narrow it down to 13 for both Country and Metro, but we’re thrilled with the make-up of the squads this year,” he said.
“I know the boys are all excited, too. They’ve been training hard and cannot wait to get on the park in Adelaide.”
Quirk, a young all-rounder from Narre Warren South, is developing nicely in Dandenong’s second XI, and recently struck 51 in Dandenong’s match against Fitzroy-Doncaster.
Newman, hailing from Black Rock, is a talented top-order batsman, who has cracked into the Panthers first XI, and made a brilliant 71 not-out in Round 4.
In addition to the Under 19 squads, a Cricket Australia Under-17 XI will also compete at the championships.
“It’s also great to see four of our younger guys picked to play for the CA Under-17 XI, which is reward for all their hard work and consistent performances,” Lynch said.
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