Thunder name 14-player squad for clash against the Stars

Sam Konstas and Nathan McAndrew have been replaced by batter Matthew Gilkes and fast bowler Liam Hatcher.

Konstas is currently on national duties with the Australian Test team. The 19-year-old had a debut to remember, scoring 60 runs off 65 balls on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG against India.

McAndrew aggravated a shoulder injury during training that he sustained earlier this season playing Sheffield Shield. He will remain in Sydney for further assessment and rehabilitation.

Sydney Thunder squad v Melbourne Stars:

David Warner (31) (C)
Wes Agar (8)
Tom Andrews (54)
Cameron Bancroft (1)
Sam Billings (77)
Ollie Davies (9)
Lockie Ferguson (69)
Matthew Gilkes (22)
Chris Green (93)
Liam Hatcher (7)
Sherfane Rutherford (50)
Daniel Sams (95)
Jason Sangha (23)
Tanveer Sangha (17)

Following a nail-biting loss in the Sydney Smash, Thunder are determined to bounce back with a strong performance in front of a packed crowd at Canberra’s Manuka Oval.

Tickets are available to purchase here. Thunder fans can catch all the action live on Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports, and listen on ABC Sport and SEN. 

Remaining Sydney Thunder BBL|14 Fixtures (All Times AEDT)
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

Sydney Thunder BBL|14 Squad

Head Coach: Trevor Bayliss

Squad: Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (INT), Pat Cummins (Marquee Supplementary Player), Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson (INT), Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Liam Hatcher, Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras (Local Replacement Player), Sherfane Rutherford (INT), William Salzmann, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner