After the disappointment of losing Shane Watson to warmer climes of Queensland, there was better news for Tasmanian cricket today, as their fast bowler Adam Griffith agreed to a two-year extension to his contract
Wisden Cricinfo staff10-May-2004After the disappointment of losing Shane Watson to warmer climes of Queensland, there was better news for Tasmanian cricket today, as their fast bowler Adam Griffith agreed to a two-year extension to his contract."The Tasmania Cricket Association strives to keep Tasmanian-born players in the state," said their chief executive, David Johnston. "We welcome Adam’s decision to remain in with the Tigers, and he has agreed to a two-year contract."Griffith, a tall fast-medium bowler, burst onto the scene in 2002-03. He was immediately identified as a player of the future and was included on an Australian assimilation tour to India. Injury interrupted his season in 2003-04, but not before he had represented Australia A in two one-day internationals against India and Zimbabwe."Adam is a quality bowler," added Johnston. "and we hope he continues to impress and build upon his Australian A representation last season.Griffith himself was delighted with the deal. "It was a fairly simple decision at the end of the day as I decided the Tasmanian baggy green cap was the one I wanted to play for. I am a Tasmanian-born player and I couldn’t see myself playing for anyone else. By signing for two years, it not only gives me security but shows Tasmania and the TCA that I am committed for the next two seasons, and hopefully for the remainder of my career."