Steve Smith will lead a star-studded NSW side featuring five members of Australia’s First Ashes Test squad in their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria at the Sydney Cricket Ground, beginning Monday.
Smith to lead, four inclusions for Blues
Sean Abbott, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc will come into the Blues’ side, forming a potent bowling attack alongside spinner Nathan Lyon and all-rounder Jack Edwards.
Josh Philippe also returns from Australian duty for the clash to take the gloves.
Liam Hatcher, Ryan Hicks, Ross Pawson and Charlie Stobo make way from the squad that took on Queensland at the Gabba.
The two sides will play for the Hodge-Matthews Trophy, a perpetual trophy awarded to the winner of each Sheffield Shield clash between the sides, recognising their historic rivalry dating back to 1856.
The match is free to attend for spectators and can also be seen live on Fox, Kayo and cricket.com.au
First ball from 10.30am on Monday.
Sheffield Shield – NSW squad v Victoria, November 10-13: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Ollie Davies, Jack Edwards, Ryan Hadley, Josh Hazlewood, Sam Konstas, Nathan Lyon, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Will Salzmann, Mitchell Starc.