Most bowlers dread the thought of facing the worlds biggest hitters when it comes to Twenty20 cricket.

But Stephen Parry cant wait to do just that after his Big Bash dream came true.

The Lancashire spinner has been handed the chance of a lifetime to join Red Rose team-mate Andrew Flintoff playing for the Brisbane Heat in Australias showpiece T20 competition.

He flew out last night, and is set to make his debut at the Gabba on Sunday against the Sydney Sixers in place of Daniel Vettori, who is joining up with the New Zealand squad.

And after failing to make Englands World Cup squad, who also head Down Under last night as they prepared for next months tournament, Parry knows an impressive performance in the Big Bash will give his chances of another call-up a major boost and even open up the opportunity to play in the lucrative Indian Premier League.

I am really excited to play in such a big tournament. It is as big as any global tournament, Parry told M.E.N. Sport. It shows how highly people rate me around the world. It is a bit of a dream for me.

Not many English players have been asked to play in it, but I have been asked to. It gives a little reminder to England too.

And if it goes really well, then England will have to take another look at me.

I want to play cricket against the best in the world, thats what it is all about. For me to get better, if I dont get international exposure in the next 12 months, I want to make sure I am getting in these competitions and in first-class cricket around the world.

I think its just going to make me a better cricketer.

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Stephen Parry ready for his Big Bash dream