Thunder duo named in PM's XI

The squad was selected by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP). 

Davies and Konstas both featured in the recent Australia A versus India A series and will be part of a powerful Thunder batting group in KFC BBL|14 that includes captain David Warner, Cameron Bancroft, Nic Maddinson, Sam Billings, Matt Gilkes, Sherfane Rutherford and Jason Sangha. 

Prime Minister Albanese said: 

“The Prime Minister’s XI has a rich history within Australian Cricket and I am delighted to confirm the squad for this summer’s match against India. 

“Taking on India, one of the best sides in world cricket featuring the likes of Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant, will be an amazing experience for the squad, particularly knowing that millions of fans around the globe will be watching the match. 

“I want to thank Jack Edwards for taking on the role of captain and look forward to watching him lead a side which will compete strongly while remaining true to the traditions and values of the Prime Minister’s XI." 

The match will see India play under lights with the pink Kookaburra ball ahead of the NRMA Insurance Day Night Test Match at Adelaide Oval. 

The match will be broadcast live via FOX Cricket, Kayo Sports and ABC Sport and live-streamed by cricket.com.au and the CA Live App.

The Prime Minister’s XI squad to play India: 

Jack Edwards (C) (NSW/Manly Warringah District Cricket Club) 

Charlie Anderson (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club)  

Mahli Beardman (WA/Melville Cricket Club)  

Scott Boland (VIC/Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club)   

Jack Clayton (QLD/University of Queensland Cricket Club) 

Aidan O’Connor (TAS/Greater Northern Raiders) 

Ollie Davies (NSW/Manly Warringah District Cricket Club) 

Jayden Goodwin (WA/Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club) 

Sam Harper (VIC/Melbourne Cricket Club) 

Hanno Jacobs (ACT/Western Suburbs District Cricket Club) 

Sam Konstas (NSW/Sutherland District Cricket Club)   

Lloyd Pope (SA/Kensington District Cricket Club) 

Matt Renshaw Matthew Renshaw (QLD/Toombul District Cricket Club) 

Jem Ryan (QLD/Ipswich Cricket Club)

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Sydney Thunder BBL|14 Squad

Head Coach: Trevor Bayliss

Contracted for BBL|14: Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (INT), Oliver Davies, Lockie Ferguson (INT), Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson, Nathan McAndrew, Sherfane Rutherford (INT), William Salzmann, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner

Sydney Thunder BBL|14 Fixtures (all times AEDT)  

Tuesday, December 17 | v Adelaide Strikers | Manuka Oval | 7:15pm  

Saturday, December 21 | v Sydney Sixers | ENGIE Stadium | 7:15pm  

Saturday, December 28 | v Melbourne Stars | Manuka Oval | 7:15pm

Monday, December 30 | v Melbourne Renegades | ENGIE Stadium | 7:15pm

Friday, January 3 | v Perth Scorchers | Optus Stadium | 9:15pm  

Monday, January 6 | v Brisbane Heat | Gabba | 7:15pm 

Wednesday, January 8 | v Hobart Hurricanes | ENGIE Stadium | 7:15pm

Friday, January 10 | v Hobart Hurricanes | Ninja Stadium | 7:15pm

Monday, January 13 | v Perth Scorchers | ENGIE Stadium | 7:30pm 

Friday, January 17 | v Sydney Sixers | SCG | 7:15pm