Sam Rainbird, a skilled left-arm fast bowler, reached a pivotal point in his career during the 2013-14 season. His remarkable performance earned him the title of Tasmania’s Sheffield Shield Player of the Year, thanks to his impressive tally of 27 wickets during the season. One of the season’s standout moments occurred in the opening match against NSW, where he demonstrated his prowess by dismissing formidable cricketers such as Michael Clarke, Steve Smith, and David Warner, ultimately concluding with match figures of 7-112. Additionally, Rainbird contributed significantly to the National Performance Squad’s triumph over Australia A in the winter quadrangular series in 2014, where he secured two crucial wickets.