Max Bryant

His upper-body and forearm power let him keep his backswing short, wait a little longer on the ball and still send it over the rope. That matters for a young opener, since many players his age lack the build to do this and rely on a full swing and body weight, which leaves them more exposed to movement off the seam with the new ball. Observers have even likened his attacking potential to that of Virender Sehwag.

Bryant made a mark at the Under-19 championships in 2016/17, averaging in the mid-thirties with a strike rate of 138, a return that drew interest from Twenty20 franchises. He then received a second rookie contract for 2017/18. He is still viewed as raw, a young player who will need time and careful development before he is ready for the highest level.

Bryant also offers a bowling option as a seamer who mixes up his deliveries, and he has drawn comparisons with Shane Watson as an all-rounder. He is regarded as a clever bowler with reasonable pace and plenty of variations, a valuable mix in the shortest format. The Brisbane Heat brought him in for the 2018/19 season, and he has played for them in the Big Bash League since then.