WA hand imposing fast bowler shield debut Western Australia's latest pace prospect, Albert Esterhuysen, is set to make his Sheffield Shield debut in the state's clash with Queensland at the WACA Ground. The 22-year-old right-armer has been tearing it up in the WA Premier Cricket competition and has earned a call-up to the Warriors squad ahead of the match. Esterhuysen's impressive form this summer has seen him grab 34 wickets at an average of just 14.5, with a best return of 7-25 against Fremantle. His rapid rise through the ranks has not gone unnoticed, and he is tipped to be a major threat for Queensland's batsmen when he takes the field on Thursday. Warriors coach Adam Voges said Esterhuysen's inclusion in the squad was a reward for his hard work and dedication. "Albert has been fantastic this summer," Voges said. "He's got a great attitude, he works hard, and he's reaping the rewards of that. We're looking forward to seeing him take the field on Thursday." Esterhuysen's debut will come against a Queensland side that is also looking to make amends after a disappointing start to their Shield campaign. The Bulls have won just one of their five matches so far, and are desperate for a turnaround. The Warriors will be looking to build on their win over South Australia last week, which saw them secure a vital victory in their quest to claim the top spot in the Shield table. With Esterhuysen set to make his debut, Voges said the team was feeling confident ahead of the match. "We're really excited for Thursday," he said. "We've got a good squad, and we're looking forward to taking on Queensland."#Western_Australia #Queensland #Albert_Esterhuysen #WACA_Ground #WA_Premier_Cricket #Fremantle #Adam_Voges #Warriors #Sheffield_Shield #South_Australia
