Odean Smith in Hobart Hurricanes XI for Global Super League

The Hobart Hurricanes XI have officially named their squad for the highly anticipated 2025 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL), set to take place at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence from July 10 to 18.

Fresh off their triumph as reigning Big Bash League champions, the Hurricanes XI are bringing a formidable line-up as they set their sights on the GSL trophy and a lucrative US$1 million prize fund.

With a deep reservoir of T20 experience, the squad is well-positioned to make a strong impact on Caribbean soil.

Leading the batting charge is dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman Ben McDermott, whose extensive T20 career spans leagues in Australia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Africa and England.

McDermott has also represented Australia in 25 T20 internationals, adding international pedigree to the Hurricanes’ top-order.

The Hurricanes will field a potent pace attack featuring Jackson Bird, Billy Stanlake and West Indies all-rounder Odean Smith.

Smith, who played for the Guyana Amazon Warriors from 2019 to 2023, brings invaluable local knowledge and experience at Providence, a strategic asset for the visiting side.

The spin department will be spearheaded by a balanced trio: leg-spinning all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary joins seasoned internationals Mohammad Nabi and Mohammad Nawaz.

With all three contributing both with the ball and the bat, the Hurricanes boast a well-rounded, adaptable unit.

With a blend of international experience, local insight and explosive talent, the Hobart Hurricanes XI are poised to be one of the standout teams at this year’s GSL.

The Hobart Hurricanes XI squad: Ben McDermott, Billy Stanlake, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jackson Bird, Tim Ward, Jake Doran, Raf MacMillan, Marcus Bean, Mac Wright, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammed Nawaz, Mohammed Nabi and Odean Smith.