New Delhi, Nov 7 || Australia batting sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk credits his move from Victoria to South Australia in 2023, for his success in cricket and is now eyeing a top-order spot in the white-ball lineup for the team.
With the second ODI against Pakistan on Friday, Fraser-McGurk is eager to capitalise on the momentum he's built over the past year and prove his readiness for a permanent role in the squad.
The 22-year-old first broke into Australia’s domestic circuit at 17 with Victoria but felt his future was uncertain until former South Australia coach Jason Gillespie, now Pakistan’s head coach, offered him a lifeline.
After moving to South Australia he quickly made a name for himself with a record-breaking 29-ball century in the One-Day Cup and a maiden Sheffield Shield hundred against his former Victorian teammates at the Adelaide Oval.
Reflecting on his move to South Australia, Fraser-McGurk acknowledged the impact it had on his career. “I could almost pin most of this on the move to SA. I don’t think I’d be getting these opportunities if I’d stayed in Victoria playing club cricket. The move here has been great, and the boys in South Australia have been very welcoming. It’s a great environment and culture to be around," Fraser-McGurk told cricket.com.au website.