Hobart Hurricanes 2022-23 Squad Preview & Match Schedule
Hurricanes have never been able to win any BBL title so far which has been disappointing, to say the least, because of numerous occasions they did come close but lost the eliminators or the finals. Last year they finished in the 5th spot which was not great which they would surely like to rectify this year. In the BBL 12 draft, Hurricanes roped in three of Pakistan’s top players inform in the T20I circuit to further strengthen their team capabilities.Â
Hobart Hurricanes 2022-23 Team Preview
To change the team’s outlook, this year has roped in Jeff Vaughan as Hobart Hurricanes’ head coach for the next three years and he is currently performing his head coach duties for Tasmanian Tigers. He is not a new name for Hobart as he had previously worked with them as an assistant coach in 2017/18. Matthew Wade is announced again as Hobart Hurricanes captain 2022-23 as he has been from 2018.
The good thing for them is that their captain is available for the whole season which is not the case for many of the other BBL franchises we saw in other team previews. Australia has more test cricket lined up during the BBL which means Wade can be fully available since Alex Carey plays as a wicket-keeping option for Australia in tests.Â
Hobart Hurricanes Complete BBL 12 Squad pic.twitter.com/pXNfSHRUZF
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Complete Squad
Asif Ali (Pakistan), Faheem Ashraf (Pakistan), Iain Carlisle, Zak Crawley (England), Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Nathan Ellis, Caleb Jewell, Shadab Khan (Pakistan), Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Jimmy Neesham (New Zealand), Mitch Owen, Joel Paris, Wil Parker, D’Arcy Short, Billy Stanlake, Chris Tremain, Matthew Wade, Mac Wright
Team management of Hobart specially Ponting who is their head of strategy was very keen to sign Shadab Khan as their platinum pick because of his great all-around capabilities which include his great bowling skills, his six-hitting power and he is a gun fielder. Asif Ali and Faheem Ashraf were also picked during the draft so the combo of Pakistan’s players works more efficiently for the team. However, Shadab has International duty lined up in January while Faheem is currently busy in the test series against England. As replacements, they have picked Jimmy Neesham and Zak Crawley once the Pakistan players leave for other commitments.
Ponting was keen to make sure to select players who have the full availability for the BBL and selecting Pakistan players were the main reason behind it. But the series schedule of Pakistan and team selection always have unexpected callups like Faheem was called up for the test series while Shadab got called up for an International duty in January. Asif Ali is so far expected to play the whole tournament but no one can say for sure if he might also be included against New Zealand ODI home series.
Hobart Hurricanes 2022-23 team squad has seen quite a few changes where eight new fresh faces have come in while seven players from the last squad have been left out. Below are the ins and outs of the Hobart Hurricanes squad 2022-23.
In Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Zak Crawley, Paddy Dooley, Shadan Khan, Jimmy Neesham, Billy Stanlake, Chris Tremain
Out Peter Handscomb, Sandeep Lamicchane, Tom Rogers, Scott Boland, Jordan Thompson, Harry Brook, Tom Lammonby
Shadab Khan Hobart Hurricanes
Shadab has previously played for Brisbane Heat in BBL 07 and he also made an appearance in BBL 11 in which he played for Sydney Sixers. In both seasons, his availability was cut short due to international or domestic commitments, and played for 3 games each time.
BBL 07 Stats:
Played 3 matches and took 6 wickets at an economy of 7.08.
BBL 11 Stats:
Played 3 matches and took only 1 wicket an economy of 7.89.
BBL 12 Stats:
He played just one so far and took one wicket and gave away 29 runs at an economy of 7.25. Hobart would be hoping he provides them with more wickets and scores some handy runs with the bat as well.
On his day, Shadab definitely has the talent and potential to win on his own for his new franchise and Ponting will be keeping a close eye on him and how he performs after his trust is put on him in the bbl draft for big bucks.
Hobart Hurricanes Schedule & Fixtures 2022-23
Here is the complete list of Hobart Hurricanes fixtures 2022-23
| Date and Month | Match Details |
| Fri, Dec 16 06:05 AM GMT | 05:05 PM LOCAL | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, 4th Match Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| Mon, Dec 19 08:15 AM GMT | 07:15 PM LOCAL | Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers, 8th Match Aurora Stadium, Launceston |
| Thu, Dec 22 08:15 AM GMT | 07:15 PM LOCAL | Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 11th Match Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
| Sat, Dec 24 08:00 AM GMT | 06:00 PM LOCAL | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, 14th Match Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Sat, Dec 31 04:30 AM GMT | 03:30 PM LOCAL | Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, 22nd Match Lavington Sports Oval, Albury |
| Mon, Jan 02 08:15 AM GMT | 07:15 PM LOCAL | Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, 26th Match Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Thu, Jan 05 08:15 AM GMT | 06:45 PM LOCAL | Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 30th Match Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| Sat, Jan 07 07:05 AM GMT | 06:05 PM LOCAL | Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes, 32nd Match Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
| Mon, Jan 09 08:15 AM GMT | 07:15 PM LOCAL | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars, 35th Match Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Sun, Jan 15 02:40 AM GMT | 01:40 PM LOCAL | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, 42nd Match Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Wed, Jan 18 08:40 AM GMT | 04:40 PM LOCAL | Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 46th Match Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Fri, Jan 20 09:00 AM GMT | 07:00 PM LOCAL | Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes, 49th Match The Gabba, Brisbane |
| Mon, Jan 23 08:15 AM GMT | 07:15 PM LOCAL | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, 53rd Match Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Wed, Jan 25 02:40 AM GMT | 01:40 PM LOCAL | Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat, 55th Match Aurora Stadium, Launceston |
Key Players This Season
On paper, Hurricanes have one of the best batting depth with many young and international stars lined up who can score big runs. Ponting believes D’Arcy Short will be very crucial for them in BBL 12. If Hobart can find the best possible combination of bowlers to bowl in the powerplay and death overs we believe they have a real chance this season to put up a great show. The good thing for them is they have many new ball options available like Nathan Ellis, Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Chris Tremain & Joel Paris. The spot for National T20I call-up is also up for grabs if players like Ellis & Stanlake do perform for the franchise this season.
