Victoria Bushrangers - Champions League Twenty20
The Victorian Bushrangers is an Australian cricket team based in Melbourne, that represents the state of Victoria. It is administered by Cricket Victoria and draws its players from Melbourne's Premier Cricket competition. The team competes in three competitions: the Sheffield Shield (the first-class competition), the Ford Ranger Cup (the limited overs competition), and the more recent Twenty20 competition known as the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash.
The team first played in 1851 and most recently won the Pura Cup in 2008-09, and made the finals in 2005-06 and 2007-08. Their 2008-09 season captain is Cameron White and the vice-captain is David Hussey. Victoria won the first three KFC Twenty20 Big Bash competitions which were staged.
The team's home ground is the MCG, subject to availability. The Junction Oval (St Kilda Cricket Ground) is an alternative home venue.
Victoria has provided many players to the Australian team. It played in the initial first-class match in Australia and has a long and successful history. According to the latest Twenty 20 international ranking, Victorian Bushrangers, are at top followed by Sialkot Stallions (Sialkot, Pakistan), which are only one point behind.
Squad
Batsmen
Aaron Finch
Aiden Blizzard
Robert Quiney
Chris Rogers
Michael Hill
Lloyd Mash
Nick Jewell
Kumar Sarna
Wicket Keepers / All Rounders
Damien Wright
Andrew McDonald
Brad Hodge
David Hussey
Cameron White
John Hastings
Matthew Wade
Adam Crosthwaite
James Pattinson
Brett Forsyth
Bowlers
Shane Harwood
Clinton McKay
Bryce McGain
Peter Siddle
Darren Pattinson
Dirk Nannes
Jon Holland
Steven Gilmour