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Adelaide Strikers Sign Harry Manenti as Replacement for Ashes-Bound Travis Head
Adelaide, Australia – The Adelaide Strikers have bolstered their squad with the addition of all-rounder Harry Manenti as a local replacement player for the ongoing BBL|15 season. Manenti steps in for Travis Head, who is unavailable due to his Ashes commitments with the Australian national team.
The 25-year-old Manenti, a graduate of the Strikers Academy, brings both local and international experience to the team. He represents West Torrens in Premier Cricket and has played 18 T20Is for Italy, playing a key role in their qualification for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. This will be Manenti’s second stint with the Strikers, having previously played two matches for the team in BBL|14 as a local replacement.
Head coach Tim Paine expressed his enthusiasm about Manenti’s return. “Harry is a talented player with plenty of potential, and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can bring to the Strikers,” said Paine. “His experience with Italy shows he’s capable of stepping up in big moments, which is a great asset for our squad.”
The Strikers, fresh off a season-opening win, will host the Melbourne Stars on Tuesday, December 23, for their first home game of the competition.
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The Adelaide Strikers acknowledge the Kaurna people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which they live, work and play cricket, and pay respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
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