We have nothing to lose: Hogg

Perth Scorchers might not be having too many big names in their rank but Brad Hogg does not seem much worried as he feels his team has ‘nothing to lose’ when they take on in-form qualifiers from New Zealand Otago Volts in the Champions League match on Wednesday.

The 42-year-old slow left-arm unorthodox bowler said that it would a great opportunity for the youngsters to the show their calibre in the absence of the star players. ‘We do not have a couple of regular players here but I feel it is a great opportunity for the youngsters to show what they have,’ said Hogg.

‘It is a bunch of youngsters and all are learning so we have nothing to lose but try and win. Some the young cricketers are talented and might graduate to higher level. We do not have foreign players but it an opportunity for the upcoming players. 

‘We know Otago would be a good challenge as they are a balanced team with some international players in their rank. We have to step up and look forward. In a T20 game if you do the basics right and can exert pressure on opposition,’ he added. Scorchers will be banking only on captain Simon Katich and specialist Adam Voges.