New Heat import Ross Whiteley is thrilled with the problem of filling the big-hitting function beforehand occupied by former Brisbane star Chris Lynn.
With Lynn having moved to the Adelaide Strikers after not being provided a brand new deal by the Heat, 34-year-old Englishman Whiteley has promised to “entertain” Brisbane followers with loads of energy hitting when the BBL season begins subsequent week.
The left-handed Whitely has no bother clearing the boundary if his six sixes in a single over whereas batting for Worcestershire in 2017 within the English T20 Blast is any indication.
“It was a long over,” Whiteley mentioned in reflecting in what was a seven-ball over from left-arm spinner Karl Carver, who additionally bowled a large.
“It was only until afterwards … that I realised how much of a big thing it was.”
Similar fence-clearing energy would please Heat followers this summer time following the departure of Lynn.
“They are some big shoes to fill,” Whiteley mentioned.
“I hope to add some entertainment for the crowd. It’s the entertainment industry and that’s what I like doing.
“Why I play this sport and love white-ball cricket is hitting boundaries and giving that enjoyment to the crowd.
“If I can just add a small part of what ‘Lynny’ has added to the Heat over the number of years he has been here, then I’ll be really happy.”
The Heat begin their BBL marketing campaign subsequent Thursday in Cairns towards the Melbourne Renegades.
“It’s a really exciting time for us as a whole squad — I’m looking forward to it,” Whiteley mentioned.
Originally printed as English import Ross Whiteley eager to emulate the Heat feats of Chris Lynn
