Michael Hill (Australian cricketer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Michael William Hill |
| Born |
29 September 1988 Greensborough, Victoria |
| Batting style | Left-hand bat |
| Bowling style | Right-arm medium |
| Role | Batsman |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2009–2014 | Victoria |
| 2011–2014 | Melbourne Renegades |
| 2014–present | Tasmania |
| 2014–present | Hobart Hurricanes |
| Source: ESPN Cricinfo | |
Michael William Hill (born 29 September 1988 in Greensborough, Victoria) is an Australian cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a right arm medium bowler. He was the captain of the Victoria under 19 team in 2007 and is under contract with the Victorian Bushrangers. He was also appointed captain of the Australian U-19 team for the 2008 U-19 World Cup.[1]
Hill made hist List A debut for Victoria on 26 October 2008 at Brisbane Cricket Ground. He did not bat or bowl, as Victoria's top order chased down Queensland's target successfully.[2] Hill made his first class debut against Western Australia at the WACA on 10 October 2010. He made 47 off 111 balls in his first innings and hit 8 fours in his innings. He scored 17 not out in his second innings, Victoria went on to win the game by 8 wickets.
Prior to the 2014-15 season, he was recruited by Tasmania[3] and played three games for the Tigers in the 2014–15 Matador BBQs One-Day Cup.
Hill is the son of Sharyn Hill[4] who played three tests and fourteen one day internationals for the Australia national women's cricket team.[5]
References
- ↑ Michael Hill at cricinfo.com
- ↑ Queensland v Victoria
- ↑ Brettig, Daniel (23 April 2014). "Tigers offer new start for Michael Hill".
- ↑ "Women as Leaders: Sharyn Hill". Cricket Victoria. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
- ↑ "Sharyn Hill - Australia". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN Inc. Retrieved 12 April 2014.