Ashton Turner Led Perth Scorchers To Silverware In Two Consecutive Seasons

Ashton Turner is household name of Big Bash League. One of few captains who are strategy wise always ahead in the game, and his records speaks about his leadership capabilities. One might wonder why such a successful captain never got the chance to prove his prowess in international arena.

After looking at Big Bash League 12, one can find a number of reasons why Australia was a failure in their pursuit the defend the World Cup title. Some of the most amazing players were left out while big names regardless of their current form were seated on playing 11.

Turner was man of the match is 2021-22 Big Bash League final where he scored match winning 54 against Sydney Sixers. He carried on same intent and played one of the finest knock against Brisbane Heat in BBL 12 final to lead his team to fifth title.

Some say that he is man of under pressure moments, more often than not Turner performs under pressure when Perth Scorchers is sticken low. He comes and turns the match in most profound manner. The long livers and ever present cricketing brain allows him to make something out of nothing.

Just before the 53 against the heat in the finals, Turner scored 84 against Sydney Sixers in the semifinals. Certainly, he is player built for big occasions.

Now, Aaron Finch has retired from T20 cricket, the place for captaincy is vacant and the most obvious choice are Travis Head and Ashton Turner, according to Finch.

Both of these players weren’t part of Australian World Cup squad. They have led their franchise side to titles in past couple of years.

Ashton Turner or Travis Head!

It is tough to opt out any of them but an honest opinion suggests that Turner has the leadership capabilities. Travis Head gets frustrated if he fails in batting and that indirectly affects his captaincy.

On the other hand, Ashton Turner is the coolest figure you’ll see on a field. He knows how to use his resources and how to dominate the opposing side. If we look that how Perth Scorchers handle their opponents, it is as if they are in their heads.

How that is possible? It is because Perth Scorchers moves and acts as a team. They work in a very organized and disciplined manner which is hard to attain in T20 cricket.

It may sound old school but team work is dream work. During post match interviews, Ashton Turner himself admitted that “team value” is the maxim of their success.

Travis Head is part of Australian test team, it is unlikely that he will always carry on both duties carefully and in vigilant manner. Ashton Turner has a strong CV and if he could only convert 90% percent of leadership capabilities from Perth Scorchers to Australian team, that will be enough to form a great Australian side.