Former Test batsman Chris Rogers, 35 next month, has been retained on Cricket Victoria’s list of contracted players for the 2012-13 summer.
The ex-Western Australia opener was the fifth-highest runscorer in last summer’s Sheffield Shield with 781 runs at 41.10, while Victorian teammate Rob Quiney topped the list with 938 at 49.36.
Victoria announced on Friday two inclusions as rookie-listed duo Peter Handscomb and Scott Boland were promoted.
Legspinner James Muirhead and state under-19 skipper Meyrick Buchanan have been given rookie contracts and Essendon paceman Steven Reid has retained his berth as a rookie.
Ian Holland has also been included on the rookie list.
Brad Hodge and Mark Cleary have retired and other departures include Steve Gilmour and rookie Brett Forsyth.
Victoria’s squad includes nationally-contracted players James Pattinson, David Hussey, Peter Siddle and Matthew Wade.
“There’s a lot of continuity with our squad, which has been extremely successful but, at the same time, we’ve found ways to inject young talent into the group and we will continue to do so,” Bushrangers’ coach Greg Shipperd said.
“Peter Handscomb and Scott Boland are both exciting young players and deserve their upgrades and it will be exciting to see the progress not only of Meyrick Buchanan and James Muirhead, but players such as Michael Hill, Alex Keath, Glenn Maxwell and Ryan Carters who have now been in the system for a number of seasons.
“John Hastings missed the entire summer last season, so he’s like a recruit for us, and we look forward to aiding him in his return to Australian duties.
“We think we’ve selected a balanced squad but, as always, our aim is to see as many Victorians in the Australian team as possible.”
Cricket Australia contracts: David Hussey, James Pattinson, Peter Siddle and Matthew Wade
Cricket Victoria contracts: Scott Boland, Ryan Carters, Aaron Finch, Peter Handscomb, John Hastings, Jayde Herrick, Michael Hill, Jon Holland, Alex Keath, Glenn Maxwell, Andrew McDonald, Clint McKay, Darren Pattinson, Rob Quiney, Chris Rogers, Will Sheridan and Cameron White
Cricket Victoria rookie contracts: Meyrick Buchanan, James Muirhead and Steven Reid
Cricket Australia rookie contracts: Ian Holland.
