Marcus Stoinis

A right-handed batsman and a medium pacer by trade, Marcus Stoinis, is an Australian all-rounder. Powerfully built, Stoinis can torment bowling attacks and clear any boundary with ease. Capable of opening the batting, playing in the middle order or coming in to finish an innings while also providing a reliable bowling option, Stoinis has been a crucial part of Australia’s white-ball setup.

Stoinis was a member of the Australian side that featured in the 2008 Under-19 World Cup in Malaysia, a team that included players like Steven Smith, Phil Hughes, James Pattinson, Josh Hazlewood and James Faulkner. At 19 years of age, Stoinis made his debut for Western Australia in January 2009. However, he couldn't quite become a permanent fixture in the playing eleven and decided to move to Victoria for the 2012-13 season.

On the recommendation of former teammate Theo Doropoulos, he decided to play for the Northcote Cricket Club in the Victorian Premier Cricket competition. Soon, things started to change for Stoinis as he enjoyed phenomenal success at Northcote. He smashed four centuries in 2013/14, averaging a massive 100 for the season.