Sixers unveil former Aussie cricket star as new Big Bash coach<\/a><\/p>\nGlenn Maxwell celebrates his century during the One Day Cup match between Queensland and Victoria at Allan Border Field.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, after losing the Sheffield Shield final to back-to-back champions South Australia, Victoria have resisted the urge to hit the panic button.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are still reviewing the Shield final, unfortunately we finished on the wrong side of that result,\u201d Cricket Victoria\u2019s head of male cricket David Hussey said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe season overall was a huge success, we were clearly the best team throughout the season, we finished on top by a record amount of points which is fantastic.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt basically tells the story that the program is in reasonably good shape and our coaches are doing some amazing things developing players.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe unfortunately fell over at the final hurdle, we just need to continue developing our good young Victorian players.<\/p>\n
\u201cHopefully it (a) helps us win One Day and Shield titles, but also (b) allows them to play international cricket for Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a big coup for the state, they have retained pace bowling all-rounder Fergus O\u2019Neill despite significant interest from New South Wales and Tasmania.<\/p>\n
Fergus O’Neill of Victoria appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of Nathan McSweeney of South Australia.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n
Inexperienced batters Tom Rogers and Dylan Brasher also opted to stay put despite being courted by other states.<\/p>\n
While veteran Peter Handscomb, up-and-coming opener Campbell Kellaway and wicketkeeper batter Sam Harper, who enjoyed a career-best season after moving to the top of the order, were all rewarded with new deals.<\/p>\n
Australia\u2019s most recent Under 19 captain Oliver Peake was upgraded from a rookie deal to a full contract.<\/p>\n
Hussey praised fellow former international and Victorian coach Chris Rogers for his efforts in retaining the players.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt probably speaks volumes of the environment Chris and his coaching staff have created,\u201d Hussey said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey all want to improve, they all want to be a part of the sustained success that we\u2019re trying to set the male program up for.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re under no illusions that we\u2019re going to lose some players and that we\u2019re going to be a net exporter of talent to other states.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re just hoping that we continue to keep the ones we think are going to go on and play international cricket for Australia.<\/p>\n
\u201cDylan Brasher was highly sought after, Fergus O\u2019Neill, I think every state wanted him.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor them to re-sign with Victoria is full credit to Chris and the environment he\u2019s created.\u201d<\/p>\n
Scott Boland and Todd Murphy are Victoria\u2019s two representatives with Cricket Australia contracts.<\/p>\n
Gill punishes Hazlewood and co. | 00:43<\/p>\n
Victorian Men\u2019s Squad 2026-27:<\/p>\n
Austin Anlezark <\/p>\n
Liam Blackford<\/p>\n
Scott Boland (CA)<\/p>\n
Dylan Brasher<\/p>\n
Ashley Chandrasinghe<\/p>\n
Harry Dixon<\/p>\n
Sam Elliott<\/p>\n
Peter Handscomb<\/p>\n
Sam Harper <\/p>\n
Marcus Harris<\/p>\n
Campbell Kellaway<\/p>\n
Blake Macdonald<\/p>\n
Cam McClure<\/p>\n
David Moody<\/p>\n
Todd Murphy (CA)<\/p>\n
Fergus O\u2019Neill<\/p>\n
Oliver Peake<\/p>\n
Mitch Perry<\/p>\n
Tyler Pearson<\/p>\n
Tom Rogers<\/p>\n
Will Sutherland<\/p>\n
Doug Warren<\/p>\n
Rookies<\/p>\n
Harry Hoekstra<\/p>\n
Tom Paddington <\/p>\n
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