Australia name women's squad for T20I, ODI series against New Zealand

MELBOURNE: Cricket Australia on Friday announced the 18-player women's squad for the T20I and ODI series against New Zealand slated to be played in September. The two sides will play three ODIs and three T20Is, with the coveted Rose Bowl Trophy up for grabs during the ODI series. Australia is the current holder of the Rose Bowl having defeated the White Ferns 3-0 in their last encounter in 2019. Speedster Tayla Vlaeminck was unavailable for selection while Ellyse Perry has been named subject to fitness.

The schedule for the series has matches in both New South Wales and Queensland but given the current COVID-19 situation changes may be required, said Crickcet Australia.

Squad: Meg Lanning (c), Rachael Haynes, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy, Jess Jonassen, Delissa Kimmince, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry (subject to fitness), Megan Schutt, Molly Strano, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Belinda Vakarewa. IANS

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