Youthful look to Jersey's T20 Inter-Insular squad
JERSEY are without several star names for this weekend's InfrasoftTech T20 Inter-Insular Series at Farmer's Field.
With both islands using the same 14-man squad who will represent them at the ICC World T20 Europe Qualifier at the end of the month, the Caesareans are missing a wealth of experience as the likes of Peter Gough, Anthony Kay and Nat Watkins are unavailable for the tournament in the Netherlands. Corne Bodenstein and Nick Ferraby are also among the absentees.
However, the potential of teenage newcomers Ben Ward, Julius Sumerauer and Danny Birrell has Jersey head coach Neil MacRae in a positive mood.
‘I’m very happy with the make-up of the squad,’ he said.
‘We’ve got a young, dynamic side with Ben Stevens, Jonty Jenner, Corey Bisson, Rhys Palmer, Ben Kynman and Chuggy Perchard all having experienced the great run we had in 2015 to the global qualifiers. And we’ve seen the likes of Jake Dunford, Harrison Carlyon, Dom Blampied, Will Robertson and Elliot Miles all emerge over the last few seasons in 50-over cricket. Now they’re stepping into the T20 format as well.
‘Ben, Julius and Danny have all come through our under-15 and U19 system and have done well. They have been around the squad for the last couple of years and have been on our radar all the way through junior cricket as outstanding young players who are now ready to step up.
‘We have a few players who aren’t available because of work and personal commitments, so it’s a great opportunity for the youngsters to come in and show the quality they have.’
Guernsey named their squad last month.
Squads for 2018 inter-insular and World T20 Europe Qualifier
Guernsey: Josh Butler (captain), David Hooper (vice-captain), Matt Stokes, Ant Stokes, Luke Le Tissier, Ben Ferbrache, Ollie Newey, Max Ellis, Jordon Martel, Will Peatfield, Zak Damarell, Tom Nightingale, Lucas Barker, Tom Veillard.
Jersey: Charles ‘Chuggy’ Perchard (captain), Corey Bisson, Dominic Blampied, Harrison Carlyon, Jake Dunford, Jonty Jenner, Ben Kynman, Elliot Miles, Rhys Palmer, Will Robertson, Ben Stevens, Julius Sumerauer, Ben Ward, Daniel Birrell. Manager: Craig Meredith. Coach: Neil MacRae. Assistant coach: Lee Meloy.
