The Perth Scorchers have added in-form opener Liam Davis to their Twenty20 Big Bash squad, rewarding the diminutive right-hander for his scintillating start to the domestic cricket season.
Davis was named October's ACA Player of the Month after posting Sheffield Shield scores of 135, 89 and 93.
The 27-year-old, who has been part of WA's set-up for seven years, becomes the 17th player to sign on for the Scorchers, with WACA chief executive Graeme Wood hopeful Test paceman Mitchell Johnson will be the 18th and final player.
Scorchers coach Mickey Arthur said Davis had thoroughly earned his spot.
"When we finalised our preliminary list in July I stated that one or two spots would be made available for players that impress in the early part of the domestic season and Liam fits into that category," he said.
"Liam is a dynamic player who is capable of getting us off to great starts at the top of the order, and his several seasons with the Warriors means that he brings experience at interstate level to the group, which will be valuable."
Davis said the T20 competition suited his aggressive style of play.
"It gives me the opportunity to bring out some shots at the top of the order," he said.
The Scorchers are confident of snaring the prized signature of Johnson, even though the left-arm quick will probably only be available for the December 18 season opener against Tasmania at the WACA Ground.
"He's a real drawcard for us at the WACA," Wood said.
"Ideally he'd be the one to fill that last position."
AAP
Tags: twenty20, cricket, sport, perth-6000, wa, australia First posted November 07, 2011 19:55:58
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