Perth Scorchers coach Justin Langer says he'll do everything he can to ensure veteran batsman Michael Klinger gets a long-awaited call-up into Australia's T20 squad.
Klinger scored an unbeaten 71 off 49 balls to lead the Scorchers to a crushing nine-wicket victory over the Sydney Sixers in Saturday's BBL final at the WACA Ground.
The 36-year-old is yet to earn international honours, despite his outstanding domestic career in first-class, one-day, and T20 ranks.
But Langer, who will coach Australia in the upcoming three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka, wants Klinger in the national squad.
"I might have a say. I don't know how much of a say. But I'll certainly be putting his name up," Langer said.
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"He's just shown over so many years what a champion he is. I know it would be a dream come true for him (to earn a call-up).
"It's a bit like Chris Rogers and Adam Voges - some of those senior players have an impact. Even if it's just for three games, Klinger deserves it.
"He's helped us win three games this year off his own bat. He's an outstanding person. He deserves to be enjoying that success."
Klinger scored three half-centuries during the BBL campaign, and captained the side when Adam Voges missed several games with a hamstring injury.
The three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka starts on February 17 at the MCG.
