Sydney Sixers quick Ben Dwarshuis has earned his first BBL Team of the Tournament selection, with the annual team announced by the league today.
Decided by the votes of the eight BBL head coaches, including Sixers head coach Greg Shipperd, the team includes players from seven clubs this summer.
The Sixers leading wicket-taker this season, Dwarshuis is among seven first-time selections.
The BBL|14 Team of the Tournament:
David Warner* (Sydney Thunder), Mitchell Owen* (Hobart Hurricanes), Cooper Connolly* (Perth Scorchers), Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars), Sam Billings* (Sydney Thunder), Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars), Tim David (Hobart Hurricanes), Ben Dwarshuis* (Sydney Sixers), Tom Rogers (Melbourne Renegades), Jason Behrendorff* (Perth Scorchers), Lloyd Pope* (Adelaide Strikers), Jamie Overton (Adelaide Strikers)
*denotes first time selected in BBL Team of the Tournament
Alistair Dobson, Cricket Australia’s Executive General Manager, Big Bash Leagues, said:
“The BBL|14 Team of the Tournament features the perfect mix of established stars and new faces who have performed exceptionally during this campaign.
“We congratulate the entire Team of the Tournament on their selection and thank our head coaches for their work in selecting this side.”
The Sixers will face host the Thunder in The Challenger tomorrow night at the SCG, for a place in The Final, against the Hobart Hurricanes.
First ball of The Challenger is scheduled for 7.15pm (AEDT) tomorrow. Tickets are available via www.bigbash.com.au.
The Challenger will be broadcast on Seven, Foxtel, 7plus and Kayo Sports, with radio coverage on ABC Sport and SEN.