Top 10 players to watch out in Big Bash League 2014-15

Top 10 players to watch out in Big Bash League 2014-15: The biggest Australian T20 carnival, the Big Bash League (BBL) will kick off with a new season from 18th December. This domestic T20 league of Australia is a success because of the kind of players it produces every year. Like the IPL in India, the Big Bash League provides many youngsters a golden opportunity to prove themselves and stake claim for selection into the national team. Not only local players but T20 specialists around the world fly to Australia to participate in the BBL. With just one day remaining for the 2014-15 season of the league to start, let us look into the top 10 players to watch out for in the BBL. 10. Sean Abbott- Sydney Sixers Young talented Australian pacer Sean Abbott stands at 10th spot in our list of players to watch this season in BBL. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The most talked about bowler in the past couple of weeks, the 22 years old, Sean Abbott is really a talented youngster. Limited to just a couple of matches last season due to an injury, Abbott couldn’t prove anything what he is meant for. Twenty20 is the format in which he still has the most to prove, particularly for the bowling economy, but undoubtedly has the caliber to make a successful T20 bowler as well. In the 24 T20 matches Abbott has played; he has scored 156 runs in 17 innings he could bat with a highest score of 39. In international T20, he has taken just one wicket in the 3 matches he played. We can surely expect him to catch a lot of limelight for the right reason with some glorious performances. 9. Mitchel Marsh- Perth Scorchers Young Australian All-Rounder stands at 9th position in our list of players to watch out this season in BBL. (Photo Source: BCCI) Mitchel Marsh, the younger brother of Shaun Marsh and the son of one of the greatest Australian batsman in his times, Geoff Marsh; is undoubtedly a find of this domestic T20 league. Unlike his father and elder brother, Mitchell is classified as a batting all-rounder and has the responsibility of being a finisher of the team’s innings. This 23 years old Perth born cricketer, has played 47 matches and in 43 innings, he has scored 1014 runs and his best score being 77* and average 31.69. But due to Test duty, he along with Brother Shaun, he is set to miss at least first half of the tournament. 8. Travis Birt- Hobart Hurricanes Travis Birt the australian hard hitter batsman stands at 8th position in our list of players to watch out this season in BB:. (Photo Source: Getty Images) A very powerful Left-hander and a big hitter, Travis Birt holds the record for smashing the fastest fifty in Australian domestic T20 cricket. A former academy and Australia Under-19 player, Birt was given his first class debut in the 2004-05 season. However, he is yet to mark his footsteps in the longer format. This 33 years old T20 specialist has played 92 T20 matches, where he has scored 1985 runs with the highest score of 94*. 7. James Faulkner- Melbourne Stars The 24-year-old Australian All-Rounder, stands at 7th position in our list to watch out for the upcoming season of BBL. (Photo Source: Getty Images) James Faulkner, the 24 years old Australian all-rounder, is the son of former Tasmanian all-rounder, Peter Faulkner. A left-handed pacer and a right-handed batsman, James Faulkner is a useful multi-tasker particularly in the shorter formats. His change of pace while bowling and effective contributions with the bat makes him a useful package when it comes to limited formats of the game. In the 78 T20 matches he has played, he could bat in 54 innings scoring 548 runs with a best score of 41*. A very skillful cricketer and an aggressive competitor, Faulkner has proved his potential ability in the last 2 or 2 and a half-year. He is surely a boon for his country and thus takes him to the 7th position of this list. 6. George Bailey- Hobart Hurricanes The Australian middle order batsman George Bailey stands at 6th position in our list to watch for the BBL 2014-15 season. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The 32 years old right-handed batsman and the captain of the Hobart Hurricanes, George Bailey started playing county cricket in 2005-06 season when he was selected to play for Tasmania. His performances with the bat and his leadership qualities proved in county seasons did not go unnoticed as he was selected to the Australian T20I squad in the series against India; debuted as captain in T20I cricket. He also replaced Cameron White as the captain of the T20I side, a really wandering decision by the selectors considering previous experiences. He responded taking his side to the 2012 T20 WC to the semifinals. In this year’s IPL, he led his team KIXP to the finals. A very calm headed captain and a middle order batsman, Bailey has played 99 T20 matches, where he has managed to score 1793 runs with a satisfactory average of 28.46 and strike rate of 135.53. 5. Ben Hilfenhaus- Hobart Hurricanes The Australian fast bowling sensation Hilfy stands at 5th position in out list of players to watch out for in the upcoming season of BBL. (Photo Source: BCCI) A prominent pacer of the Australian bowling department, Ben Hilfenhaus possesses a lot more of potential abilities than he has proved. After consistently bowling well for Tasmania, he was selected to tour South Africa in 2009, thereby making his debut in international cricket. But his international performances were not up to the mark and despite having more than enough potential, he still doesn’t lead Australian bowling attack. But he is a great bowler in domestic leagues and was one of the star performers in this year’s CLT20 for the Hurricanes. A natural out-swing bowler, Hilfenhaus has the ability to angle it in to the right-handers and also disturb with a good amount of swing. Talking about his international T20 career, he has picked up 9 wickets in 7 matches with the best figures of 2/15. 4. Glenn Maxwell- Melbourne Stars Glenn Maxwell the ‘BIG SHOW’ stands at 4th position in our list of players to look out for in the upcoming BBL Season. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The Victorian born, Glenn Maxwell has marked his own zone of playing the game of cricket with his ability to clear the ropes consecutively with ease. Moreover, he also has the ability of securing a ball at breath-taking pace while fielding. Addition to this is his ability of bowling influential off-break. Through his all-round cricketing display, Maxi offers a complete package to the Australian team as a game changer and a match winner in himself. This 26 years old million-dollar baby has played 104 T20 matches and has scored 2003 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 159.09. He is surely a player the crowd loves the most for providing maximum entertainment. 3. Doug Bollinger- Sydney Sixers Doug Bollinger one of the Australia’s finest T20 bowler stands at 3rd position in our list of players to watch out in the upcoming BBL Season. (Photo Source: BCCI) Doug Bollinger, who was seen representing the Hurricanes in the last season of the Big Bash league, will be playing for the Sydney Sixers this season. He is really a man with a funny character. Talking about his cricketing career, he is one of the best left-arm fast bowlers produced by Australia. He started off his domestic career with New South Wales. His left-arm angle from over the wicket is difficult to play for right-handers and he is also known for his skill to bowl away going deliveries. His short pitched balls and slow bouncers are enough to disturb the batsman. He is always a player who tries to deliver the best within himself. Bollinger has played just 9 T20s and taken 9 wickets. He will surely try to win the bet with consistency and bowling accuracy so that the Australian selectors become a little less harsh to him. 2. Alex Hales- Hobart Hurricanes England Opener and a T20 specialist batsman Alex Hales stands at 2nd position here in the list of players to watch out in the upcoming season of BBL. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The English originated T20 star batsman, Alex Hales is the grandson of the great tennis player Dennis Hales. Alex Hales is sheer talent and has real ability to clear the ground each time, thereby proving himself to be a big hitter. He plays with utmost dedication that any sport requires. Carrying his 6 foot 5 inch height elegantly, he has emerged as an aggressive and clever top order batsman. Born in the year 1989, this right-handed opener has made 3197 runs in the 106 T20 matches he has played. With a consistent average of 31.97 and strike rate of 141.46; people mainly know him as “The Hales Storm”, thereby placing him in the 2nd position of this list. 1. Aaron Finch- Melbourne Renegades Australian Opener and one of the best T20 Opening batsman stands at the top of the list to watch out for upcoming BBL Season. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Without a doubt, one of the best T20 batsmen all over the world in current days, Aaron Finch has been always the star performer in every T20 cricket. This 28 years right-handed batsman has the capability to produce the best of the starts for his team. Converting small starts into big innings is one of his strengths. Finch takes quick runs and builds the innings perfectly well and at the same time, can play aggressively to put up a pompous show for the audience. He has played 117 T20s and scored 3622 runs with 156 being his best score and with an average of 35.51. But he might miss the later part of this season due to international duty.