Nicoll injured his hamstring in Friday night's Twenty20 final win, where he was named man of the match after guiding the Cats home with an unbeaten 73 off just 47 deliveries.

Nicoll played his entire innings restricted through injury after suffering a grade one tear while in the field late in Wagga RSL's innings.

Nicoll, a six time Brian Lawrence Medal winner for Wagga Cricket's Player of the Year, is determined to get on top of the injury early.

"It's not too bad. It's a grade one tear but it's come up really good," Nicoll said.

"I've smashed the physio and rehab over the last few days and I'm determined not to miss any cricket.

"I've played through a fair few injuries over the years. I'm pretty thorough with my physical preparation, particularly over the last two or three years. As I get older, I've put a lot more into the off-field stuff that you've got to do."

Nicoll is again enjoying a fine season for Wagga City, who sit on top of the ladder in the one-day competition.

Nicoll hit 100 in his last one-day outing and is averaging 79 with the bat. He has also chimed in with 10 wickets at an average of 14.6.

He conceded he will most likely have to manage the injury for the remainder of the season but is confident it won't hinder him.

"I didn't think it could get any worse, that's why I batted (on Friday night)," he said.

"I had physio (on Monday), I'll get it strapped Friday and I should be good to go at this stage. I don't think it will be 100 per cent by the end of the year but I'll just do my best to manage it.

"I'm determined not to (miss a game). I'll give it a good work out (Tuesday) arvo and go from there."

The Twenty20 title came at somewhat of a cost for the Cats, with Tom Burge also going down with a hamstring injury.

Burge, a physiotherapist, is expected to miss some cricket with his injury considered worse.

Meantime, Nicoll believes the format of the Twenty20 competition needs some tinkering with moving forward.

Nicoll is a supporter of scheduling more Twenty20 cricket but believes it should be spread throughout the season.

"I think playing five (games) in 10 days is a bit of a stretch," he said.

"I think it should be played throughout the year like the previous season. We should play more of it. It's a format that's here to stay."

Nicoll would like to see points earned from Twenty20 matches go to the overall ladder, to help ensure each club treats the matches seriously. The two clubs that earn the most T20 points throughout the season would then play off in the T20 final.

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