Australia Womens' U-19 squad, including two players of Indian origin, depart for SL

NEW DELHI: Hasrat Gill and Samara Dulvin are among the 15 players selected for the Australian women's U19 squad, which will embark on a tour to Sri Lanka for a tri-nation tournament.

During this tour, Australia will compete in four T20 matches, with the first scheduled for March 28, followed by two One-Day matches in April.

The squad was selected following the Lanning versus Perry Series and the Under-19 National Championships last year, aiming to provide players with valuable experience in preparation for the 2025 ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup in Malaysia.

Sonya Thompson, Head of National Development at Cricket Australia, stated, "The tri-series in Sri Lanka gives our under-19 squad a great development opportunity as part of our preparation for the T20 World Cup next year."

She added, "The T20 matches will provide the squad with a great development opportunity ahead of the Under-19 T20 World Cup and we're also excited about the 50-over matches."

Thompson also mentioned, "We are also looking to give players a chance to develop their leadership skills across the series."

Australian U19 Women's Squad:

1. Amy Hunter (ACT / Atherton Cricket Club)

2. Amy Smith (TAS / New Town Cricket Club)

3. Bonnie Berry (QLD / Emerald Brothers Cricket Club)

4. Eleanor Larosa (SA / Glenelg District Cricket Club)

5. Grace Lyons (ACT / Weston Creek Molonglo Cricket Club)

6. Hasrat Gill (VIC / Melbourne Cricket Club)

7. Ines McKeon (WA / Midland Guildford Cricket Club)

8. Juliette Morton (NSW / St George Sutherland Cricket Club)

9. Kate Pelle (NSW / Parramatta Cricket Club)

10. Lucy Finn (NSW / St George Sutherland Cricket Club)

11. Lucy Hamilton (QLD / Sunshine Coast Cricket Club)

12. Maggie Clark (SA / West Torrens District Cricket Club)

13. Samara Dulvin (VIC / Ringwood Cricket Club)

14. Sienna Eve (NSW / Newcastle Cricket Club)

15. Tegan Williamson (WA / Wanneroo District Cricket Club)

Coach: Kristen Beams.