Cycle accident rules Bancroft out of Sheffield Shield final
Due to a concussion, Cameron Bancroft will miss the Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania. The first batter, an avid cyclist, had a concussion on Sunday, March 17. He fell off his bike and struck his head.
An essential component of Western Australia’s batting lineup has been Bancroft. Not only is he their top scorer for the season, but he ranks second overall in the run-making standings. No hitter has scored more Sheffield Shield runs in the last five seasons than Bancroft. Who has amassed almost 3,000 runs in the championship.
Western Australia is aiming for an incredible three-peat this season after winning the Shield title two straight seasons. But Bancroft’s injury is a big setback for the reigning champions.
The 31-year-old has been the batting lineup’s cornerstone, frequently saving them in tight spots on challenging wickets. His most recent exploit was the victory over Victoria that advanced Western Australia to the championship game. The only player with a higher average in the current 2023–24 season than Bancroft is Beau Webster of Tasmania (914 runs at 65.3). Bancroft has 778 runs at 48.6.
Bancroft is out; therefore, Western Australia will have to decide between Cooper Connolly and Teague Wyllie to replace the opening batsman in the XI. In the event that they win the Shield, Western Australia will become the first team in the history of Australian domestic cricket to win both the Shield and the One-Day Cup simultaneously.
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