THE newest member of Australia’s fast bowling cartel, Chris Tremain is a self-proclaimed realist.
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It’s why when the 25-year-old Yeoval product says if things were a little bit different in the cricketing universe right now, he probably wouldn’t be getting a crack with Victoria let alone booking his spot on the plane to South Africa, he’s not too far off the mark.
In fact, he’s chooked a long hop over cow corner – pardon the cricketing lingo.
“James Pattinson, Peter Siddle, Scott Boland, John Hastings … if all of those guys are fit at the same time I’m probably not getting a run with the Bushrangers,” the former Western Zone quick said.
“But I’ve been bowling now, injury-free, for two season. My name’s being put out there and bowling recently has definitely helped with that.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity, and if you look at the South Africans, Amla, De Kock and De Villiers, there’s three batsmen in the top 10 in the world.
“To take those guys on over there in their own backyard, I can’t wait.”
Tremain’s name has certainly been on the tip of selectors tongues in recent weeks.
The former Orange District Cricket Association cricketer of the year took 13 wickets at an average of 15.3 – including two five-fors – during his time with Australia A recently.
He’s one of three uncapped quicks named in One Day International squad for upcoming tour of South Africa in the absence of new-ball duo Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.
Joe Mennie and Daniel Worrall are the other two bolters in the 15-man squad, and alongside Tremain will partner John Hastings and Scott Boland in the five-match one-day international series against in South Africa.
Mennie and Worrall played key roles for South Australia, especially in their Matador BBQs One-Day Cup campaign last year.
Tremain says his rise up the fast bowling stocks in Australia cricket has come about after he put selections out of his mind and concentrated on his cricket.
“I used to worry about that sort of stuff too much and it was counter-productive for me,” he said.