Liam Blackford set for Shield debut after Harper's Test call-up
Liam Blackford gets his Shield debut. Sam Harper was picked for Australia's Test squad for South Africa.
Liam Blackford will take the gloves for Victoria in their Shield opener this week. Liam Blackford scored a record century on his One-Day Cup debut against Queensland.
Blackford's chance comes because Sam Harper has been called up as back-up keeper for Australia's Test tour of South Africa. Victoria are using the opening round to blood three debutants in Blackford, Austin Anlezark and Harry Hoekstra.
Other states are also rotating players between the Shield and Australia A's tour of India. This creates openings for young talent across the competition.
The 125th edition of the Shield runs with matches in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth this week.
- Liam Blackford
- Debutant keeper
- Victoria
- Team
- Queensland
- ODI opponent
- 125th
- Shield edition
Why it mattersBlackford gets a genuine chance to prove he belongs at Shield level after his summer form.
AustraliaAustralia's Premier domestic cricket competition restarts this week with fresh debutants pushing for higher honours.
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