MELBOURNE, 21 MARCH 2024: In a big boost to Cricket Australia’s multicultural drive, two Indian-origin players are all set to tour Sri Lanka with Australia’s women’s U19 team soon.
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 vs 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
SOURCE: Cricket Australia,
