Western Warriors team to meet Redbacks

THE Western Australian Cricket Association today announced its team to play the Southern Redbacks in a Pura Cup match in Adelaide from December 19-22.

The team is:

Justin LANGER (Capt), Mike HUSSEY (VC), Jo ANGEL, Ryan CAMPBELL, Beau CASSON, Michael CLARK, Murray GOODWIN, Brad HOGG, Chris ROGERS, Adam VOGES, Brad WILLIAMS and Paul WILSON.

Fast bowler Matthew Nicholson and batsman Shaun Marsh, were not considered for selection because of injury.

Nicholson ruptured a tendon in his right forearm during last week's ING Cup match. Marsh is recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered in Brisbane last month.

"On medical advice given to the selectors, Matthew Nicholson and Shaun Marsh were not considered for selection," Chairman of Selectors Wayne Hill said.

"We look forward to our Australia `A' team representatives returning to the team and we are extremely excited that some of our new young players have held their places in the team following encouraging starts to their first-class careers."

Hill said wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi was unlucky to lose his place after making 90 and 33 in his debut match against Tasmania.

"Luke is extremely unfortunate following his outstanding debut, but we have an international representative in Ryan Campbell returning to the side," Hill said.

"Luke was chosen as replacement wicketkeeper in Ryan's absence, but there is no doubt that Luke will continue to be a major figure in our future planning."