Four Aussie cricket stars forgo state contracts to become T20 guns-for-hire

Stoinis goes huge in Super Giants win | 01:13Four high-profile West Australian cricketers have forgone state contracts to become freelance guns-for-hire , allowing them to pursue opportunities with overseas T20 franchises during the Australian summer.

Agar, Behrendorff and Tye, who can still represent Western Australia when available, will continue to be involved in the WA Cricket program and remain eligible for state contracts if selected for at least four Marsh Cup games. Having been leapfrogged by West Australian teammate Corey Rocchiccioli during the recent home summer, Agar only played three Marsh Cup games and no Sheffield Shield cricket following the Big Bash League’s conclusion in late January.this week, Agar explained that he’d get more cricket under his belt as a T20 gun-for-hire, which allows him to participate in franchise leagues rather than toiling away at grade and second XI level.

Tim David, who has never played first-class cricket, has shown that players without a state contract can still be considered for Australian selection, while David Warner and Matthew Wade are expected to feature in this year’s T20 World Cup despite recently retiring from the other formats.

Marcus Stoinis Melbourne Stars Sam Greer Cricket News North America Freelance Guns-For-Hire Sam Whiteman Contract List Cricket Stars Joel Paris David Warner Opportunity Presents Australian Selection Australian Teammate Josh Vernon Cooper Connolly Daniel Pockett Jayden Goodwin India Matthew Kelly Andrew Tye Northern America Australian Cricketers Daniel Sams Ashton Agar Sam Fanning Josh Inglis Ashton Turner Josh Philippe Western Australia New South Wales Aaron Hardie United States Of America Cameron Green Charlie Stobo Matthew Wade Oceania Kane Richardson High Performance Cricket & Elite Teams America State Contracts Jason Mccawley Australian Cricket Landscape Mitch Marsh Cameron Bancroft Getty Images Inc. Australia And New Zealand Southern Asia Corey Wasley Hamish Mckenzie Rookie Contracts Lance Morris Hilton Cartwright Jason Behrendorff Tim David Home Summer Cameron Gannon Asia Australia Franchise Leagues Bryce Jackson

Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Aussie skipper’s four-year best in T20 thumping as speedster makes long-awaited returnCricket: This review needs to be seen to be believed... what were they thinking?!
Source: FOXSportsAUS - 🏆 24. / 51 Read more »

Bangladesh v Australia: second women’s T20 cricket internationalOver-by-over report: Australia dominated the opening game of the series. How will they fare in game two? Find out with Jo Khan
Source: GuardianAus - 🏆 1. / 98 Read more »

England cricket boss rubbishes ‘totally mad conspiracy theory’ amid T20 takeover fearsCricket: Several Australian cricketers were on show as the Lucknow Super Giants claimed victory in the their IPL clash against the Royal Challengers.
Source: FOXSportsAUS - 🏆 24. / 51 Read more »

‘Hurt’ superstar opens up over cricket controversy, threatens Aussie boycottCricket: Legend Brian Lara has returned to take some deliveries from Rashid Khan during the Australia and West Indies test match.
Source: FOXSportsAUS - 🏆 24. / 51 Read more »

‘I was in denial’: Aussie cricket legend opens up on shock retirement in powerful interviewCricket: Mitchell Starc was woeful with ball in hand as the Rajasthan Royals make a record run chase
Source: FOXSportsAUS - 🏆 24. / 51 Read more »

Nathan Lyon disappointed as Cricket Australia cuts short county cricket stintNathan Lyon has been left frustrated by Cricket Australia's decision to prevent him from playing a full season of county cricket with Lancashire.
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »