Injured cricketer named for U19 nationals after ankle recovery
Josh Slater, 18, selected for nationals despite fracturing ankle and missing entire season.
Josh Slater will play for Victoria Country at the under-19 cricket nationals. The tournament runs in Brisbane from December 14 to 21.
The 18-year-old fast bowler from Mortlake fractured his ankle playing football and hasn't played this season. Josh Slater expects to return to Victorian Premier competition in two or three weeks.
Last year as a bottom-age player, he took six wickets at the nationals. Slater left school last year.
He is now working at a local supermarket while considering his future.
- 18
- Age
- 6
- Last year's wickets
- December 14 to 21
- Tournament dates
- Mortlake IGA
- Employer
Why it mattersSelection recognises his talent despite a season-derailing injury, showing the young cricketer's potential at state level.
AustraliaSlater's naming supports Victoria's cricket development pipeline for talented young south-west players.
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