Australia women announce squads for white-ball series against South Africa, King remains out of T20Is

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Australia women announce squads for white-ball series against South Africa, King remains out of T20Is


Image Source : PTI Australia cricket staff celebrating after India series win on January 9, 2024

Cricket Australia introduced women’s squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa on Friday, January 12. Australia haven’t made any adjustments to their T20I squad after thrashing India 2-1 away final week.

The 28-year-old leggie Alana King remains out of the T20I squad as Australia administration continues to desire Georgia Wareham who is only one wicket away from 50 in T20Is. However, King remains half of Australia’s ODI squad and can exchange big-hitter Grace Harris.

After a profitable India tour, the Alyssa Healy-led Australian aspect hosts South Africa in three T20Is, three ODIs and a one-off Test. The series will start with the T20I series in Canberra on January 27 and the Cricket Australia is anticipated to announce a Test squad after the conclusion of ODIs. 

“As was the case for our house series against the West Indies in October, Grace Harris is an element of the squad for the T20s solely and will probably be changed by Alana King for the ODIs,” Shawn Flegler, National Selector said. “South Africa were formidable opponents in the 2023 ICC T20 World Cup Final in Cape Town and we look forward to the challenge of hosting the Proteas in a multi-format series in Australia.”

Australian ODI squad: Alyssa Healy (c), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Darcie Brown, Heather Graham, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham

Australian T20I squad: Alyssa Healy (c), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Darcie Brown, Heather Graham, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Jess Jonassen, Phoebe Litchfield, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Grace Harris

South Africa Women Tour of Australia 2024:

  • Jan 27: 1st T20I, Manuka Oval, Canberra 

  • Jan 28: 2nd T20I,  Manuka Oval, Canberra 

  • Jan 30: third T20I, Blundstone Arena, Hobart 

  • Feb 3: 1st ODI, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide 

  • Feb 7: 2nd ODI,  North Sydney Oval, Sydney 

  • Feb 10: third ODI,  North Sydney Oval, Sydney 

  • Feb 15-18: Test match, WACA Ground, Perth





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