Rogers will come in for bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott as the latter is expected to be away on national duty.
Neil-Smith, on the other hand, will step in for Jackson Bird. The latter will not be available for the first two matches of BBL fixture 2020-21 as he would be representing Australia A.
According to Sydney Sixers’ official website, both Rogers and Neil-Smith have been added to the Sydney Sixers for BBL 2020-21 on the recommendation of Jordan Silk, who plays for Tasmania. Silk said:
Tom Rogers, Lawrence Neil-Smith excited for BBL experience
Rogers, who had earlier spent three years at the Hobart Hurricanes, said he is thankful to Sydney Sixers for the opportunity and is willing to contribute in whatever way he could. He stated:
Meanwhile, this will be Neil-Smith’s first time at the BBL. He made his First Class debut last summer for Tasmania and impressed with bat and ball.
Although called in for just two games, Neil-Smith stated that he is very excited over the opportunity to join Sydney Sixers.
Sydney Sixers will take on Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL 2020-21 opener at Blundstone Arena on December 10.
Sydney Sixers’ BBL squad for 2020-21: Justin Avendano (injury replacement for Mickey Edwards), Carlos Brathwaite, Dan Christian, Tom Curran, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (c), Jason Holder, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Nathan Lyon, Ben Manenti, Lawrence Neil-Smith (local replacement player for Jackson Bird), Stephen O’Keefe, Josh Philippe, Lloyd Pope, Tom Rogers (local replacement player for Sean Abbott), Jordan Silk, Mitchell Starc, James Vince
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