St.Kilda all-rounder Nick Jewell will make his ING Cup debut when the Bushrangers tackle the Queensland Bulls at the GABBA on Friday.

In the only change, Jewell comes in for Jason Arnberger who will miss with a back injury. His elevation comes after registering his second century last week, in the ACB Cup competition this year against the England Cricket Academy at the MCG.

The son of Victorian football identity Tony Jewell and a former Richmond footballer himself, Jewell was looking forward to the match. "I've been happy with my improvement over the season and feel I am ready to contribute to the side at the next level. Cricket has always been my passion and to get this opportunity is very exciting".

In other Victorian cricket news, the Second XI travel to Perth on Sunday to take on W.A in a clash likely to determine the 2001/02 ACB Cup champion.

Captain Damien Fleming will spearhead the Vics bowling line up after some encouraging recent form against the England Cricket Academy and in Victorian Premier Cricket.

BUSHRANGERS ING Cup team to play QLD Bulls at the GABBA on 1/2/02
Matthew Elliott (c), Rob Bartlett, Brad Hodge, Michael Klinger, Nick Jewell, Jon Moss, Andrew McDonald, Darren Berry, Ian Hewett, Damien Fleming, Mick Lewis, Mathew Inness.

Victorian ACB Cup team to play WA in Perth from Monday Feb 4-7th
Damien Fleming (c), Tim Welsford, Andrew Kent, Nick Jewell, Andrew McDonald, David Hussey, Peter Roach, John Davison, Bryce McGain, Brett Harrop, Anthony McQuire, Will Carr.

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