The domestic One-day Cup is starting to garner real interest on the Australian cricket calendar, and can make an instant star of anyone who can make a hefty score or takes a haul of wickets.
With the competition kicking off at the start of October, let’s have a glance at one player from each state with plenty on the line at the start of the Australian summer.
4. Tasmania: Tim Paine
How likely is it that a 31 year old keeper with a history of injuries could make his way back into the international frame after not playing any international cricket in six years?
Not very likely. But with all the conjecture taking place about who should and shouldn't be keeping wickets for Australia in all three forms of cricket, a strong Matador BBQs Cup with bat and gloves could vault Tim Paine's name right back into the conversation.
Given the success of Adam Voges' first baggy green at age 35, selectors will now be far less reluctant to start handing out caps to players whom they feel deserve it, regardless of age. This is an opportunity that should not be lost on Paine.
