Squad Breakdown: Sydney Thunder team analysis

The Sydney Thunder begin their BBL12 campaign as genuine title contenders with a well-balanced roster, blending youth with experience, fire-power with composure, and international quality. The BBL05 champions qualified for finals just once in the first eight editions of the tournament, and while proving more consistent in recent years, they’ve yet to feature in another decider. They welcome South African international Rilee Rossouw and Afghan T20 World Cup star Fazalhaq Farooqi this season, joining retained English powerhouse Alex Hales. The late signing of Pakistani Usman Qadir - cover for the injured Tanveer Sangha - does pose an