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Oliver Caffrey

Victorian batting prodigy unfazed by hype

Victoria's batting prodigy Ashley Chandrasinghe grew up idolising Australia's Mike Hussey (pic). (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Victorian batting prodigy Ashley Chandrasinghe is as unfazed by the growing hype around a potential Test career as he was facing experienced quicks on his Sheffield Shield debut.

The composed 20-year-old compiled a stunning century in his first-class debut during last week's draw against Tasmania in Hobart.

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