There are few more exciting batting prospects on the Twenty20 circuit right now than Tim David.
The Singaporean-born Australian Twenty20 dynamo has lit up the game’s shortest format by dominating almost every franchise league that he has played in, and believes he is a worthy contender to be considered as a part of Australia’s World Cup plans later in the year.
He boasts a strike rate well over 160 in almost every Twenty20 franchise league he has been a part of. Currently in England’s domestic Vitality Blast tournament he has smashed 405 runs at a ridiculous strike rate of 174.56 with a highest score of 66.
According to one publication by cricket.com.au, David enhanced his reputation as one of Twenty20 cricket's best finishers in the previous Vitality Blast where his strike rate of 186 was bettered only by Rilee Rossouw (197.36) and Alex Hales (193.78) of those to have scored more than 200 runs.
It goes to show the insane talent he has for big hitting - it was no wonder that he was picked up for the equivalent of AUD $1.5 million in this year’s IPL auction, a testament to the value almost every Twenty20 franchise has placed on his outrageous batting ability.
Despite his numerous achievements in franchise cricket, David is still yet to secure a white-ball cap for Australia, however that could all change later in the year as talks have begun to include him in their World Cup squad in October.
The 26-year-old was unfazed by Australia’s burgeoning list of established Twenty20 cricket stars, stating that he was keen to just work hard and let his bat do the talking.
"Those guys have been playing for Australia for a long time, but if I had the opportunity to be a part of it, I'd be thrilled and really excited” said the young left-hander to cricket.com.au.
David emphasised the value of staying in the present moment and focusing on his cricket.
"I'm not really thinking about it too much, to be honest … I just want to keep trying to improve and have fun. If I get there or I'm around at that time, then that would be awesome."
If he does secure a place in Australia’s World Cup squad, he will become one of the few players alongside David Warner to represent his country before playing a first-class match.
