Ashton Agar: Now Freelance Gun for Cricketing Hire-by Alex Malcolm
Source:Thuppahis
Alex Malcolm in ESPNcricinfo, 20 April 2024 ………………espncricinfo
The spinner explains he decided not to take a domestic contract with WA in order to maximise playing opportunities globally while he remains intent on playing for Australia.
Ashton Agar has become the latest Australian player to make the bold decision to become a freelance global gun-for-hire, and he couldn’t be more excited about it.
But the 30-year-old says he remains committed to trying to play for Australia in all three formats, including Test cricket, and playing domestic cricket for Western Australia when he’s available despite opting not to sign a state contract for 2024-25.
The decision was made following lengthy and collaborative consultations with WA’s general manager of high performance Kade Harvey, WA coach Adam Voges, Australia coach Andrew McDonald and chairman of selectors George Bailey after Agar did not receive a Cricket Australia contract for 2024-25.
