Sixers adjust lineup, Evans sidelined, Heat and Sixers rosters
The squads for Monday’s Round 6 opener between the Sydney Sixers – on the double – and the Brisbane Heat were confirmed.
The team lists have been finalised for Monday’s Round 6 opening clash between the in-form Sydney Sixers and the Brisbane Heat.
Squad News
Sydney Sixers have announced a 14-player squad for their match against the Brisbane Heat in Coffs Harbour, making one adjustment to their lineup. Experienced death bowler Kane Richardson comes into the side, replacing English spinner Jafer Chohan.
Sydney Sixers
In: Kane Richardson
Out: Jafer Chohan
Squad: Henriques (c), Abbott, Babar Azam, Davies, Dwarshuis, Edwards, Hughes, Kerr, Manenti, Perry, Philippe, Richardson, Shaw, Silk
Meanwhile, Brisbane Heat will take an unchanged 14-man squad into the contest. English wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Alsop remains unavailable as he continues to recover from a knee injury.
Brisbane Heat
Squad unchanged
Squad: McSweeney (c), Balkin, Bartlett, Bryant, Haskett, Hearne, Kuhnemann, Munro, Patterson, Peirson, Renshaw, Weibgen, Wildermuth, Wood
Updates
Laurie Evans was a notable exclusion from the Perth Scorchers’ lineup in Sunday’s match against the Adelaide Strikers. Honeyball reports that Evans is dealing with a minor hamstring issue, after not taking the field in the previous game versus Hobart.
Finn Allen also missed that match due to a finger injury. Scorchers teammate Joel Paris provided an update, saying Allen has begun a rehabilitation program over the past two days. With another match approaching on Wednesday, medical staff are working to give him the best possible chance of returning, though his availability remains uncertain.