Spinner important factor in Heat wave
HEAT leg-spinner Mitch Swepson says Brisbane’s irresistible momentum has the players believing they can snatch BBL glory.
Swepson’s form with the ball since returning to Heat duties is a major reason for Brisbane’s late-season surge that has them just two wins away from a Big Bash title.
A win over the Perth Scorchers on Thursday night in Canberra will secure the Heat – who struggled for form early in the tournament – a place in Saturday night’s final against the Sydney Sixers at the SCG.
“We’ve come this far now, it would be really nice to go all the way,” Swepson said.
got some nice momentum now so it’s a great feeling among the group.”
Queensland’s Test spinnerin-waiting was looking forward to Australia’s Test tour of South Africa before the series was postponed. With Cricket
Australia vowing not to jeopardise the safety of its players and staff, the risk of living and playing in the COVID-hit nation proved insurmountable.
Swepson, who continues to bide his time behind off-spinner Nathan Lyon, remains upbeat about his place in the Australian Test set-up.
“I’m always keen to be part of that Australian team,” said Swepson, who was part of Australia’s extended squad for the recent four-Test series against India.
“So as much as it’s been a hard strain on personal life, and being away from home, these bubbles and all these hubs have been quite tough, it’s something that as part of professional sport you’ve got to deal with.”