REWARDS FOR QLD IMPARJA PLAYERS |
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Queensland Indigenous players have been rewarded for their strong finish to the Imparja Cup with positions in the National Indigenous Development Squad and Black Caps honour selection. Townsville wicket-keeper batsman Brad Stout was one of two recipients of Cricket Australia’s Indigenous scholarships. He and Michael Bailey (WA) will travel to India’s Global Cricket School and spend time at the Centre of Excellence in Brisbane. Stout and Toombul paceman Mark Thompson were picked in the National Indigenous Development Squad. That duo, plus evergreen Cairns allrounder Glen Martin and Wynnum-Manly allrounder Cameron Trask were also named in the Blacks Caps honorary selection. In the past National Indigenous Development Squads have toured India, England and Papua New Guinea, and the side will again embark on a tour later this year. Imparja Cup selector Ray Bright, who had the task of selecting the team alongside Mark Hanton, said selection in the team will aid the development of the players. “There has been some impressive young Indigenous talent on show throughout the week,” Bright said. “Selection in the development squad is recognition of the performances of the week and the underlying talent of the players. “We’ve seen how past development squad members have grown as cricketers through involvement in international tours and further exposure to the high performance system. There’s no doubt those selected this year will reap the benefits.” Michael Bailey and Bradley Stout are the 2013 recipients of Cricket Australia’s Indigenous scholarships. They will travel to India’s Global Cricket School and spend time at the Centre of Excellence in Brisbane. In a final round of representative honours, the 2013 Black Caps side was also named, recognising the best performers from this year’s Imparja Cup. Former Queensland player and coach Barry Weare will coach the National Indigenous Development squad. National Indigenous Development Squad Michael Bailey (WA) Ayden McGregor-Baptista (SA) Harrison Kelly (NSW) Adam McDermott (VIC) Nathan Gardiner (VIC) Ryan Lees (TAS) Adam Muir (NSW) Alister Divens (WA) Dylan Fuller (NT) Ben Abbatangelo (VIC) Bradley Stout (QLD) Josh Eaton (VIC) Jake Turner (NSW) Hayden Collard (WA) Mark Thompson (QLD) Coach: Barry Weare Manager: Peter Cooley Black Caps Glen Martin (QLD) Cameron Trask (QLD) Harrison Kelly (NSW) Bradley Stout (QLD) Jeff Cook (NSW) Michael Bailey (WA) Ayden McGregor-Baptista (SA) Hayden Collard (WA) Steve Schumann (TAS) Willy Nona (WA) Nathan Gardiner (VIC) Mark Thompson (QLD) Cricket Australia Indigenous Scholars Michael Bailey (WA) Bradley Stout (QLD) |
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