North joins Warriors for SpeedBlitz

THE Western Australian Cricket Association selectors today added batsman Marcus North to the Western Warriors team for the Pura Cup match against New South Wales in Newcastle from January 23-26.

North, 23, joined the team in Newcastle along with fast bowler Matthew Nicholson who is making a comeback following recovery from a wrist injury and illness last month.

North was added to the Warriors team following advice from Australian team management to the WACA that fast bowler Brad Williams will remain with the Australian team which begins the VB Series finals series on Thursday, January 23.

The Warriors Pura Cup team to play NSW is: Justin Langer (captain), Mike Hussey (vice-captain), Jo Angel, Ryan Campbell, Beau Casson, Michael Clark, Murray Goodwin, Shaun Marsh, Matthew Nicholson, Marcus North, Chris Rogers, Callum Thorp.