Cricket ACT is proud to unveil the 2025/26 Emerging Comets Talent Squad (ECTS), showcasing the ACT region’s most promising male cricketers in the U17 and U19 age groups.
The ECTS program is a cornerstone of Cricket ACT’s high-performance pathway, designed to identify and nurture elite talent with the potential to progress to higher levels of the game. Selected players have demonstrated exceptional skill, athleticism, and a competitive mindset, earning their place in a squad that represents the future of ACT cricket.
More Than Just Training
ECTS offers a comprehensive development experience, immersing players in a performance-driven environment that mirrors the demands of elite cricket. Squad members will benefit from:
- Access to elite gym facilities at Cricket ACT
- Mentorship from experienced Comets coaching staff
- Exposure to High performance training, skill development and competitive game-based environments
Building the Future of ACT Cricket
ACT Comets Head Coach, Jono Dean, said:
"The Emerging Comets Talent Squad is about more than just cricket skills—it’s about building resilience, readiness, and relationships. These players are stepping into a program that will challenge and support them as they prepare for the next stage of their cricketing journey."
The ECTS program continues to be a vital launchpad for young athletes, many of whom go on to represent the ACT Comets, state teams, and beyond.
Cricket ACT congratulates all selected players and looks forward to an exciting season of growth, competition, and development.
|
Name |
Skillset |
Age Group |
Club |
|
Cooper French |
Top order bat |
U17s |
Wests UC |
|
Liam Barlow |
Batting allrounder / Off spin |
U19s |
Wests UC |
|
Hugh Taylor |
Top order bat |
U19s |
Weston Creek Molonglo |
|
Aminda Weerasooriya |
Batting allrounder / Leg spin |
U17s |
Weston Creek Molonglo |
|
Vihaan Vikramadithyan |
Batting allrounder / Off spin |
U17s |
ANU |
|
Ed Hills |
Fast bowler |
U19s |
ANU |
|
Calad Woodburn |
Batting allrounder / RA off spin |
U17s |
ANU |
|
Abhayan Tharmarajah |
Bowling allrounder / Med pace |
U17s |
Eastlake |
|
Raunit Singh |
Batting allrounder / Med pace |
U19s |
Eastlake |
|
Jeet Mehta |
Fast bowler |
U19s |
Weston Creek Molonglo |
|
Dylan Shillington |
Fast bowler |
U19s |
Tuggeranong |
|
Oli Brotherson |
Fast bowler |
U19s |
Eastlake |
|
Lucas Louis |
Batting allrounder / Leg spin |
U19s |
Eastlake |
|
Andy Morecroft |
Wicket keeper / Bat |
U17s |
Wests UC |
|
Nathan Kerr |
Batting allrounder / Leg spin |
U19s |
Tuggeranong |
|
Raihaan Syed |
Fast bowler |
U19s |
Norths |
|
Sam Walsh |
Fast bowler |
U19s |
Tuggeranong |
|
James Blencowe |
Bowling allrounder / Med pace |
U19s |
ANU |
|
Steve Maglasis |
Wicket keeper / Bat |
U19s |
ANU |
|
Archie Selmes |
Off spin |
U17s |
Wests UC |
|
Tom Hogan (Comets) |
Allrounder / Left arm orthodox |
U19s |
Ginninderra |
|
Lukas Boorer (Comets) |
Wicket keeper / Bat |
U19s |
Tuggeranong |