By Casey O'Connor
Good things comes to those who wait or so they say. Cricketer Mark Steketee (or Mark Spaghetti as Kerry O’Keefe cheekily dubbed him) must certainly be a believer.
It is no coincidence however that the quick, a product of Warwick Cricket, has received a call up to the Australian Test side to tour Pakistan.
It is reward for the Queensland quick who finishes the Sheffield Shield season as the leading wicket taker after an impressive season.
Earlier this week he was named as one of the top 50 Australian cricketers this season coming in at No 32. Unsurprisingly Pat Cummins was named at No1.
Steketee’s success is a victory for his patience and dedication to his craft. It should also be an inspiration for a number of young players from across the Southern Downs who are this week plying their craft at the QSS 13-15 Cricket Championships.
Stanthorpe players Rohan Brady, Ryan Hines and Warwick’s Jack Ragh don’t need to look too far for inspiration.
I am sure there would have been some celebrating among family and friends in Warwick this week with the announcement of his selection.
There is no doubt Steketee will trouble the Pakistani batsmen almost as much if not more than his name will provide the local broadcasters with their share of headaches.
Casey
