Warriors team to play Southern Redbacks

The Western Australian selectors today announced a Western Warriors team to play the Southern Redbacks in a Pura Cup match at the WACA Ground starting on Friday, November 8.

Batsman Michael Hussey will captain the team.

Opener Scott Meuleman has recovered from a thigh injury to regain his place in the team. Young batsman Shaun Marsh returns to the first-class side after his impressive 92 against England in the two-day RE/MAX Cup match against England. Seam bowler Stuart Karppinen was unavailable for selection after he strained an abdominal muscle during the RE/MAX Cup three-day first-class match against England.

The Warriors team to play against the Redbacks is:

Michael Hussey (captain), Ryan Campbell (vice-captain), Jo Angel, Michael Clark, Murray Goodwin, Brad Hogg, Shaun Marsh, Scott Meuleman, Matthew Nicholson, Marcus North, Chris Rogers and Brad Williams