WACA chief executive Graeme Wood confirmed yesterday that Gilchrist would be targeted for a return to the Warriors but solely for the Twenty20 competition. Under new rules for this season's Twenty20 campaign, each side will be allowed to recruit a high-profile past player of their state.
Wood said Gilchrist, who played a starring role in Deccan Chargers' recent IPL title triumph in South Africa, was the Warriors' main interest.
"I'd say he'd be a reasonable target," Wood said. "We are certainly hoping that would come to fruition."
Moody said the WACA would contact Gilchrist to evaluate his interest.
"Obviously Gilly's got a lot on his plate, a lot to consider, so we'll cross that bridge when we get to it," Moody said.
Langer had indicated he was willing to make a comeback for the Warriors but said he would only return if he was offered the captaincy. But Moody said that was not an option, backing Ashes-bound Marcus North to continue on in the role.
"He [Langer] would be relatively keen to come back but he's looking to take on a leadership role here at the WACA as a state captain but that doesn't fit our needs at the moment," Moody said.
Meanwhile, Bulls great Andy Bichel has described Ashley Noffke's controversial defection to Western Australia as a "tragedy" for Queensland cricket.
A disgruntled Noffke, 32, has signed a two-year deal with the Warriors after being upset by the Bulls plans for him to play out his career as a four-day specialist.
Source:www.smh.com.au
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