Elliott to lead Bushrangers in ACB Cup

Matthew Elliott will make his long-awaited return to cricket in next week's ACB Cup match against Tasmania in Hobart. Elliott has missed the Bushrangers past three ING Cup matches, as well as last week's Pura Cup match against NSW due to severe bruising of his right knee.

Bushrangers coach David Hookes said the match came at a perfect time for Elliott to gain some match practice. "It's a great opportunity to get Matty down to Hobart and for him to get some much-needed match practice prior to our last two Pura Cup matches. He's been a little frustrated by the slower than expected recovery of his injury, but Matty's such an important part of the side. We felt it was too big a risk for him to play any earlier than this".

Melbourne's Liam Buchanan retains his place in the side after scoring a brilliant 208 in this week's match at the Junction Oval with the ACT.

Matthew Elliott (c), Liam Buchanan, Robert Cassell, Adam Crosthwaite, Brett Harrop, David Hussey, Nick Jewell, Brendan Joseland, Michael Klinger, Andrew McDonald, Bryce McGain, Chris Street

Scott Kremerskothen (c), Chris Bassano, Graeme Cunningham, Xavier Doherty, Andrew Downton, Ben Hilfenhaus, Shane Jurgensen, Tim Paine, Adam Polkinghorne, Shannon Tubb, Nathan Webb, Luke Williams