Cameron Bancroft made his return to professional cricket during Perth Scorchers’ ongoing Big Bash League campaign in Australia.
The right-hander made his seasonal bow against Hobart Hurricanes on 30 December, taking up the gloves in place of the injured Josh Inglis.
After scoring 2 in the first innings coming in a number 5, Bancroft took two catches including an excellent diving grab to remove Matthew Wade.
A big wicket for the Scorchers, but they’re going to need plenty more! #BBL08 pic.twitter.com/rUoWtjk8r2
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 30, 2018
In his second game, the 26-year-old smashed a huge six before falling for 19 against Sydney Thunder.
Bancroft warmed up for the tournament in the Western Australia Cricket Assocation First Grade competition, racking up third-most (413) runs in the competition so far.