Geelong cricketers to represent Victoria

SIX Geelong cricketers have earned selection in the Victoria Country squad that will head to the Under 19 National Championships in Perth.

Josh Slater, Liam Biddiscombe, Lincoln Koliba, Nathan Harper, Ted Bain and Zane Attard will represent their state this December.

The Championships will see Australia’s most promising young cricketers go head to head, representing their states as a key stepping stone on the pathway to professional and national selection.

The Victorian Country squad features a strong returned group of players from last year’s Championships, but will be without Geelong superstar Oliver Peake due to his senior Victorian commitments.

Cricket Victoria talent development manager, Tom Evans said the Championships were a key opportunity for players to continue developing within the state pathway system.

“We’re extremely proud of the depth of young talent coming through our pathway programs.

“Many of these players have already performed at Premier and pathway level, and the National Championships give them a great chance to further develop in a high-performance environment.”

The squad will depart for Perth later this month, with matches to be played across premier venues in Western Australia.