Cricket Victoria is excited to confirm its participation in the inaugural Global Super League (GSL) T20, which will be held from November 26 to December 6, 2024, in Guyana. Victoria to Represent Australia in Global Super League’s inaugural edition.
The team will join a prestigious group of clubs from various international cricket leagues, including the Guyana Amazon Warriors (Caribbean Premier League), Lahore Qalandars (Pakistan Super League), Hampshire Hawks (England County Cricket), and Rangpur Riders (Bangladesh Premier League).
Seasoned all-rounder and former New Zealand international, Corey Anderson, will captain the side. With experience in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playing for teams like Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, he brings valuable leadership and expertise.
Victoria Squad for Global Super League 2024
The Cricket Victoria lineup will feature a mix of established BBL players, rising stars from Victoria, and San Francisco Unicorns representatives.
The squad will be coached by Wade Seccombe, who led Brisbane Heat to the BBL|13 title and is currently the T20 Performance Manager for Melbourne Renegades.
Known for his strategic expertise, Seccombe will guide the team in this landmark T20 tournament, South America’s first standalone cricket event.
The 14-men Victoria squad includes:
| Players | Country |
|---|---|
| Corey Anderson (C) | New Zealand ✈️ |
| Joe Clarke | England ✈️ |
| Jon Wells | England ✈️ |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi | India ✈️ |
| Jahmar Hamilton | West Indies ✈️ |
| Karima Gore | South Africa ✈️ |
| Carmi Le Roux | South Africa ✈️ |
| Dominic Drakes | West Indies ✈️ |
| Callum Stow | Australia |
| Juanoy Drysdale | Australia |
| Max Birthesal | Australia |
| David Moody | Australia |
| Scott Edwards | Australia |
| Blake McDonald | Australia |
| Farzan Chowna | Australia |
Team Owner: Cricket Victoria | Head Coach: Chris Rogers
Anderson will bring a wealth of experience to the team, which includes prominent players such as Australian batter Jonathan Wells and West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Jahmar Hamilton.
The squad also has star cricketers including Scott Edwards, the captain of the Netherlands team, Renegades’ Jon Wells, and Melbourne Stars’ Joe Clarke.
Fixtures of Victoria in GSL 2024
Cricket Victoria will begin their GSL campaign with a match against the Guyana Amazon Warriors on November 29 at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive tournament.
Here is the complete squad of Victoria team for the Global Super League 2024:
| Date | Time (AST) | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 29 | 19:00 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Victoria | Vic won by 4 Wkts |
| Sun, Dec 1 | 10:00 | Rangpur Riders vs Victoria | Vic won by 10 Runs |
| Tue, Dec 3 | 19:00 | Victoria vs Lahore Qalandars | To be decided |
| Thu, Dec 5 | 10:00 | Hampshire Hawks vs Victoria | To be decided |
| Fri, Dec 6 | 19:00 | GSLT20 Final | To be decided |
Nick Cummins, CEO of Cricket Victoria, shared his enthusiasm: “We’re thrilled to take part in this exciting new competition in the Caribbean. The GSL offers a unique platform for our players to compete against top-tier teams and gain valuable international experience.”
This participation is part of Cricket Victoria’s ongoing efforts to expand its global presence, which also includes a partnership with the San Francisco Unicorns. The Victorian squad will include up to six players from the Unicorns, who were runners-up in MLC02.
This tournament promises to be a thrilling display of cricket as Cricket Victoria will face off against some of the most competitive teams from around the globe. Team Victoria is expected to gain a lot out of this experience and Aussies fans will love to watch their domestic stars in action.