Mitch Owen's Meteoric Rise: A Journey from Obscurity to Glory

Mitch Owen, 23, seemed destined for a career that would quietly slip into obscurity, having faced just 66 deliveries and bowled a mere 21 overs across four BBL seasons with the Hobart Hurricanes. But instead of resigning to that slow walk to oblivion, Owen flipped the script on its head.

From Social Media Fame to Cricketing Glory

Owen shot to fame as one of the greatest exponents of the 10-year challenge on social media. He was captured in a TV shot celebrating the winning moments after Tasmanian great George Bailey had aced a 180-odd chase for the Hurricanes in 2015 at the Bellerive Oval. A decade later, on the same Bellerive turf and the same delirious Hobart crowd, he notched a match-winning hundred in the all-important finals that handed the Hurricanes their elusive first BBL title.

A Quiet First Four Seasons to a Meteoric Rise

After a quiet first four seasons, Hurricanes entrusted him to open the batting, and he seized the opportunity with both hands. Before his heroics in the final, he had already notched up a century during the round-robin stage and remained prolific throughout the tournament.

Immortalizing His Achievement

The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery has chosen to immortalize his achievement by displaying his bat and batting gloves commemorating the Hurricanes' maiden BBL title.

A Life in the Fast Lane

That seminal moment proved to be the springboard that launched Owen's life in the fast lane. A meteoric rise that has had him globetrotting across continents in some of the biggest leagues like SA20, PSL, IPL, and now MLC.

Remaining Grounded

Though his career has taken full flight, keeping him away from home for close to three months, the young Tasmanian all-rounder asserts he remains firmly grounded.

Eyeing the Baggy Green

Owen is now eyeing the Baggy Green, and he's in good company to keep that desire burning bright under the tutelage of Ricky Ponting.

A Strapping Figure on the Field

Owen cuts a strapping figure at 100 kgs and 6'5. He is exhilarating to watch, batting without a care in the world. His long chiseled frame, broad stance, and that big stride down the ground accompanied by full extension of his long levers make for compelling viewing.

Pre-Ball Routines

Owen has his own pre-ball physical and mental routines, including scratching the surface a few times, guarding the wicket, and verbal cues like 'Watch the ball' or 'hit the ball' to get him in the zone of optimal focus before each delivery.