Cricket: Youthful CA XI to face touring NZ

Western Australia's Ashton Turner will captain a youthful Cricket Australia XI in their three-day match against touring New Zealand in Sydney starting on Thursday.

NSW paceman Gurindher Sandhu and wicket-keeping teammate Ryan Carters are among the better-known players in the side to face the Kiwis at Blacktown International Sports Park as a full round of Sheffield Shield continues around the country.

"New Zealand has been one of the most successful international teams in recent years so it will be a great experience for this CA XI, which includes some of the most exciting young cricketers in the country," said national talent Manager Greg Chappell.

"This will be a great leadership opportunity for Ashton Turner.

"He has performed admirably when captaining at this level in recent years and this will allow him to build on that experience.

"All-rounder Hilton Cartwright was particularly impressive with the bat during the recent One-Day Cup.

"We have been very pleased with Gurinder Sandhu's progress over the last 12 months.

"His consistent performances earned him his international debut and he performed well under pressure on the big stage."

The match will be New Zealand's final hit-out ahead of the three-Test series against Australia beginning at the Gabba on November 5. 

CA XI: Ashton Turner (WA, capt), Riley Ayre (NSW), Jake Carder (WA), Ryan Carters (NSW), Hilton Cartwright (WA), Sam Heazlett (Qld), Kurtis Patterson (NSW), Jake Reed (Vic), Liam Hatcher (NSW), Gurinder Sandhu (NSW), Matthew Short (Vic), Mitchell Swepson (Qld). 

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