Michael Hill (cricketer, born 1988)

Michael William Hill (born 29 September 1988 in Greensborough, Victoria) is an Australian cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a right arm medium bowler. Michael Hill played his junior cricket at Diamond Creek Cricket Club. He was the captain of the Victoria under 19 team in 2007 and is under contract with the Victorian Bushrangers. He was also appointed captain of the Australian U-19 team for the 2008 U-19 World Cup.[1]

Michael Hill
Personal information
Full nameMichael William Hill
Born (1988-09-29) 29 September 1988
Greensborough, Victoria
BattingLeft-hand bat
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleBatsman
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2009–2014Victoria
2011–2014Melbourne Renegades
2014–presentTasmania
2014–2016Hobart Hurricanes

Hill made hist List A debut for Victoria on 26 October 2008 at Brisbane Cricket Ground. He did not bat or bowl, as Victoria's top order chased down Queensland's target successfully.[2] Hill made his first class debut against Western Australia at the WACA on 10 October 2010. He made 47 off 111 balls in his first innings and hit 8 fours in his innings. He scored 17 not out in his second innings, Victoria went on to win the game by 8 wickets.

Prior to the 2014–15 season, he was recruited by Tasmania[3] and played three games for the Tigers in the 2014–15 Matador BBQs One-Day Cup.

Hill is the son of Sharyn Hill[4] who played three tests and fourteen one day internationals for the Australia national women's cricket team.[5]

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