Michael Hill (cricketer, born 1988)
Michael William Hill (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a right arm medium bowler. He played his junior cricket at Diamond Creek Cricket Club and was the captain of the Victoria under-19 team in 2007. He was also appointed captain of the Australian under-19 team for the 2008 under-19 World Cup.[1]
Personal information | |
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Full name | Michael William Hill |
Born | Greensborough, Victoria | 29 September 1988
Batting | Left-handed |
Bowling | Right-arm medium |
Role | Batsman |
Relations | Sharyn Hill (mother) |
Domestic team information | |
Years | Team |
2008/09–2013/14 | Victoria |
2012/13–2013/14 | Melbourne Renegades |
2014/15 | Tasmania |
2014/15–2015/16 | Hobart Hurricanes |
Source: ESPN Cricinfo |
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] He 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.