Ming Li on Monday Nov 23,2015 became the first Chinese cricketer to join Australia’s Twenty20 Big Bash League.
The Sydney Sixers hired Li, 24, for the southern summer season under the Cricket Australia rookie programme.
Ming Li has played cricket since 2004 and made his debut for Hong Kong in 2010, followed by selection for the 2010 Guangzhou and 2014 Incheon Asian Games.
A right-arm legspinner, his fascination with cricket came from watching his idol Shane Warne on YouTube, modelling his action on the legspin legend.
“I’d like to thank the Hong Kong Cricket Association, the Sydney Sixers and Cricket Australia for offering me this fantastic opportunity with one of the leading Big Bash League clubs,” said Li.
“Playing in this competition and being involved with such a professional outfit will really help improve my cricketing skills, knowledge and experience.”
Dominic Remond, the Sydney Sixers general manager, felt the signing of Ming would play a key role in Cricket’s Sport For All strategy and creating pathways for up and coming cricketers. “We are very excited to work with the Hong Kong Cricket Association in identifying Ming as an emerging player of talent,” said Remond.
The Sydney Sixers hired Li, 24, for the southern summer season under the Cricket Australia rookie programme.
Ming Li has played cricket since 2004 and made his debut for Hong Kong in 2010, followed by selection for the 2010 Guangzhou and 2014 Incheon Asian Games.
A right-arm legspinner, his fascination with cricket came from watching his idol Shane Warne on YouTube, modelling his action on the legspin legend.
“I’d like to thank the Hong Kong Cricket Association, the Sydney Sixers and Cricket Australia for offering me this fantastic opportunity with one of the leading Big Bash League clubs,” said Li.
“Playing in this competition and being involved with such a professional outfit will really help improve my cricketing skills, knowledge and experience.”
Dominic Remond, the Sydney Sixers general manager, felt the signing of Ming would play a key role in Cricket’s Sport For All strategy and creating pathways for up and coming cricketers. “We are very excited to work with the Hong Kong Cricket Association in identifying Ming as an emerging player of talent,” said Remond.
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