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    Jhye Richardson Gears Up for Return to Australian Pitches

    Renowned fast bowler Jhye Richardson is set to make his long-awaited return to Australian cricket in the coming weeks. The talented paceman has been included in the Perth Scorchers’ squad for the upcoming Top End T20 tournament in Darwin, marking his first domestic appearance on home soil since January.

    Richardson’s career has been plagued by injury struggles, but the selectors remain committed to his development and have high hopes for his comeback. The right-arm fast bowler was awarded a Cricket Australia contract in March, demonstrating the faith the national governing body has in his abilities.

    “He’s fit and firing now, and again looking for match opportunities,” national selector George Bailey said last month. “I think he’ll get opportunities again across the summer.”

    Despite missing out on the upcoming tour of Scotland and England, Richardson has been training with the Australian squad in Brisbane this week, as the selectors take a long-term approach in managing his recovery and reintegration into the national setup.

    Joining Richardson in the Scorchers’ squad is fellow quick Matt Kelly, whose season was also cut short by injury. The squad will be captained by talented batter Sam Fanning, while Baxter Holt, who recently made the move from New South Wales to Western Australia, has also been included.

    “We also see this tournament as an opportunity for Jhye and Kells [Matt Kelly] to find touch in a competitive environment,” stand-in coach Tim MacDonald said. “They didn’t play a lot of cricket last year but they’re a big part of what we do at the Scorchers and WA, so we’re looking forward to seeing both of them back in action.”

    The Top End competition will feature several other teams, including the Northern Territory Strike, Pakistan A, ACT, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, and a Bangladesh High Performance side, providing a competitive platform for Richardson to make his long-awaited return to Australian cricket.

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