Ben Dorries previews Perth Scorchers' chances in Champions League T20 tournament With veterans Simon Katich and Brad Hogg steering the ship, the boys from the west are sure to put up a strong fight in every match. PERTH Scorchers will be looking to banish the memories of last year's tournament when they line-up for this year's edition of the Champions League T20. The Scorchers arrived home to a media furore after their 2012 Champions League campaign was marred by poor showing on the field and even worse performances off it. But the men from the west have made a fresh start under coach Justin Langer. Here, Courier-Mail cricket writer Ben Dorries runs the rule over Perth's chances in India. Suffered a big blow when hugely talented yet trouble-plagued all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury, and a nail was seemingly hammered into the coffin when his brother Shaun was also ruled out after hurting his hamstring in England. However, they look to have a nicely balanced team and one which is stacked with spin bowlers (Ashton Agar, Brad Hogg, Michael Beer and Ashton Turner) which should work well in the conditions of the sub-continent. Will need to avoid the off-field strife of their tumultuous Champions League campaign in South Africa last year but their discipline seems to have improved hugely under coach Justin Langer. Do look to be short of big-hitting batsman, with the loss of the Marsh brothers leaving the Scorchers with a huge battle to make the finals. Ashton Agar, Michael Beer, Jason Behrendorff, Hilton Cartwright*, Ashton Turner, Liam Davis, Brad Hogg, Burt Cockley, Simon Katich, Joe Mennie*, Marcus North*, Joel Paris, Tom Triffitt, Adam Voges, Sam Whiteman Hilton Cartwright replaced Mitchell Marsh, Joe Mennie replaced Alfonso Thomas, Marcus North replaced Shaun Marsh Will Ashton Agar's breakout year continue in India? Ashton Agar. Rose to sudden fame during the Ashes and the Scorchers are hoping for a big tournament from the youngster, with both bat and ball. Agar's clean-striking ball-hitting could be every bit as important as his spin. Monday 23 September - Perth Scorchers v Highveld Lions, Ahmedabad Wednesday 25 September - Perth Scorchers v Qualifier, Jaipur Sunday 29 September - Perth Scorchers v Rajasthan Royals, Jaipur Wednesday 2 October - Perth Scorchers v Mumbai Indians, Delh See more at: http://www.perthscorchers.com.au/news/2013/07/23/scorchers-clt20-fixtures-confirmed#sthash.YnfGGeM3.dpuf Brad Hogg is a fan favourite for the Perth Scorchers. Monday 23 September v Highveld Lions, Ahmedabad Wednesday 25 September v Qualifier, Jaipur Sunday 29 September v Rajasthan Royals, Jaipur Wednesday 2 October v Mumbai Indians, Delhi Much the same as Brisbane Heat. Far from hopeless but with the Marsh brothers out injured they are severely lacking a bit of depth, especially in their batting ranks, for when the whips are cracking at the business end of the tournament. Courier-Mail cricket writer Ben Dorries is travelling to India to cover the Champions League T20. Follow him on Twitter @bendorries.