The Victoria, runners-up of the domestic Twenty20 competition last season, will represent Australia in the 12-team T20 Champions League from October 8 to 23. It’s not surprising state team is enthusiastic about the event, which features a staggering first prize of $US2.5 million ($A3.0 million). Victoria players are very focused on this tournament for the financial rewards and also for the opportunity to put themselves in the shop window for a possible IPL contract.  Team Composition:   Victoria has a strong squad led by Cameron White, although they’ll be without left-arm quick Dirk Nannes who has been purchased by his IPL team the Delhi Daredevils for the transfer fee of $US200,000. Cameron White is a very good striker o fthe ball, though he has yet to produce an innings of substance at the international level. He has a reputation of big hitter. Brad Hodge who has the most runs by any player in this format with 2288 runs under his belt is the Vice-captain of the side, has played 68 T20 matches which is also the highest number of matches by any player in this format. They also have a very good bowling lineup with Bryce McGain leads the spin bowling. He will be very handy is the slow wickets of India. Peter siddle who is playing in Champions Trophy got accalades from all quaters for his superlative performance. Victorians are starting Champions League as one of the favourites for the trophy.They are certainly dynamites to watch out for in this explosive Twenty20 format of the game. Victoria has won 16 matches out of 20 matched they had played so far. Victoria Squad: Cameron White (capt), Brad Hodge, Peter Siddle, David Hussey, Andrew McDonald, Jon Holland, Clint McKay, Rob Quiney, Matthew Wade, Aiden Blizzard, Aaron Finch, Shane Harwood, John Hastings, Damien Wright, Bryce McGain.  Players’ Profile: Cameron White: Cameron White is Nagging legspinner, and aggressive middle-order batman. Indeed White is a peculiarly legspinner, tall and robust, relying on changes of pace and a handy wrong'un rather than prodigious turn or … [Read more...]