Champions League T20 - Know the Teams - NSW Blues

Brett Lee, Stuart Clark, Simon Katich, David Warner, Phil Hughes, Nathan Hauritz, Dominic Thornley, Doug Bollinger, Ben Rohrer, Mark Cameron, Nathan Bracken... sounds like the Australian team? Well, it is a team from Australia - the New South Wales Blues laso known as the Speed Blitz Blues. NSW have the reputation of being the barometer of Australian cricket - all is well with Australian cricket if the NSW team is doing well. Don Bradman, Richie Benaud, Steve Waugh and Glen McGrath have all represented NSW in first class matches. NSW Blues won the last edition of the KFC T20 Big Bash, thereby qualifying for the Champions League, but will be without the services of Mark Cameron and Nathan Bracken. Drawn in Group B along side Diamond Eagles and Sussex Sharks, NSW (B1) play their first match against the Eagles at the Kotla on 9th October.

Match Record:

Matches Played - 18
Matches Won - 8
Matches Lost - 10

Players to watch out for -

Batsmen:

Simon Katich has the experience of playing T20 in India, having represented Kings XI Punjab; Dave Warner the explosive opener who made a strong impression against South Africa, playing his first international series; Dominic Thornley has the experience of playing in India too and should make good use of the fielding restrictions in the power play overs.

Bowlers:

Brett Lee back from injury and after a good run at the Champions Trophy, Brett Lee should do well. He has a huge fan following in India, having recorded a song with Asha Bhosle, and also for being the most lovable and sporting Aussie; Dominic Thornley features among the bowlers too, having been quite successful in the past. If you want a third and fourth name, look out for Aaron Bird and allrounder Moises Henriques.