Tigers locked in for 2025-26 summer

THE Tasmanian Tigers 2025-26 Male Program has been confirmed with a complete roster of new-signings and returning players.
Tasmania’s all-time leading wicket-taker Jackson Bird will re-join the squad after a two-season hiatus and will be looking to use all his experience to help the squad to their first Shield title since 2012-13.
Left-arm quick Marcus Bean is also signing for Tasmania, joining a strong pipeline of Queenslanders who made the move south.
Speedster Riley Meredith, Ricky Ponting Medallist Jake Weatherald, paceman Kieran Elliott and talented rookie all-rounder Nick Davis have signed new deals with the Tigers as the squad remains largely unchanged from the 2024-25 season.
Receiving Australian contracts are Nathan Ellis, Matt Kuhnemann, and Beau Webster, the most Tasmanian players on the list since 2013-14 when George Bailey, Ed Cowan, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner and Ben Hilfenhaus held Australian deals.
Jarrod Freeman is the only member of the 2024-25 squad who has not been offered a contract for next season.
Tasmanian Tigers male head coach Jeff Vaughan said he was delighted to have kept continuity amongst the squad going into 2025-26.
“I am very pleased to share our Tigers squad for next season, and I am confident we have a list that will bring long-term success in all formats of cricket to Tasmania,” he said.
“Our squad sees very little change from last season, with Marcus Bean and Jackson Bird the only two additions, after our fast-bowling stocks being tested by injury last summer.
“Continuity is a key factor in any successful domestic squad, and we have several players in our team, who are ready to take the next step when called upon, along with plenty of experience from individuals who have represented Tasmania over previous seasons.
“I am excited by the squad we have contracted for Tasmania this coming summer and look forward to working with this group of talented cricketers.”