Squad Breakdown: Scorchers player-by-player analysis

Entering the tournament as prime contenders to walk away with their fourth Big Bash League title, the Perth Scorchers have been hit hard by injury and international selections leading into the new season. Among the most consistent performers in the history of the BBL, the Scorchers will be aiming to go one further than last year’s defeat to the Sydney Sixers in the decider. However, they’ll have to do it without a host of stars early on, including Jhye Richardson, Josh Inglis, Mitch Marsh and Ashton Agar who were named in either the Australia or Australia ‘A’ squads. Further, international recruit Brydon Carse suffered a rece