SCHOOL CRICKETERS GEAR UP FOR INTERSTATE CLASH

Queensland’s next generation of cricket stars take on New South Wales in the Queensland School Sport 19 years-and-under Interstate Cricket Exchange next week.

The Queensland team will play NSW in a one-day game at Caloundra followed by a three-day ‘test’ to be held at St Paul’s School, Bald Hills from 12-14 December.

The students will be competing for the Carbine Cup and for the first time in the history of the Cup, a day/night match will be held.

Minister for Education and Training, Rod Welford, said the cricketers representing the Queensland 19 years-and-under cricket side were stars of the future.

"I want to congratulate each of the players on their selection and wish them every success in representing Queensland,” Mr Welford said.

"Being selected in a state team is a significant achievement and reflects the hard work these young men put into their game. I wish them an enjoyable tournament, on and off the field.”

Mr Welford also paid tribute to the dedicated teachers and school staff who have given their time to make the exchange a success.

The Queensland 19 years-and-under cricket team comprises:

• Adam Boon (Ormiston College, Metropolitan East region)
• Scott Devine (Mueller College, Sunshine Coast region)
• Cameron Farrell (Brisbane Grammar School, Metropolitan North region)
• Isaac Ling (Townsville Grammar School, Northern region)
• Andrew Murphy (St Joseph’s College, Darling Downs region)
• Chris Sabburg (Lockyer District State High School, Darling Downs region)
• Bradley Stout (William Ross State High School, Northern region)
• Preston White (Emmaus College, Capricornia region)
• Levi Thompson-Mathews (Urangan SHS, Wide Bay region)
• Ben Svensson (Ipswich Grammar, Metropolitan West region)
• Chris Lynn (Nudgee College, Metropolitan North region)
• Tom McInerney (St Columban’s, Sunshine Coast region)

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