Published: Nov 07, 2017, 03:56 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 07, 2017, 04:26 PM (IST)
His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel have named a 12-player squad for the Governor-General’s XI Twenty20 match against a touring England side on Wednesday 15 November, at Sydney’s Drummoyne Oval. Australian batter Nicole Bolton will lead the side which features a host of talented young cricketers, including Queenslander Josephine Dooley, 17, and New South Wales leg-spinner Rachel Trenaman who at 15 was also a member of the side that proved too strong for South Africa last summer. The important role cricket plays in the armed services will again be recognised by the selection of Able Seaman Chelsea Veney in the Governor-General’s XI following her nomination by Cricket ADF. Ashes 2017-18: CA XI squad named for tour matches
Governor-General’s XI squad (state/age)
Nicole Bolton (WA, 28)
Hayleigh Brennan (VIC, 18)
Lauren Cheatle (NSW, 20)
Josephine Dooley (QLD, 17)
Erin Fazackerley (TAS, 19)
Heather Graham (WA, 21)
Mikayla Hinkley (NSW, 19)
Sophie Molineux (VIC, 19)
Naomi Stalenberg (NSW, 23)
Rachel Trenaman (NSW, 16)
Chelsea Veney (Cricket ADF, 22)
Georgia Wareham (VIC,18)
The Governor-General said the squad would prove strong competition against the visiting English team. “This squad is the next generation of talented Australian cricketers, led by the impressive Nicole Bolton,” Sir Peter said. “These young cricketers are ready to test their mettle against the English women. It’s going to be a fierce challenge under lights at Drummoyne Oval. Lynne and I look forward to cheering them on!” Women’s Ashes 2017-18: Cricket Australia announce 15-member Australian squad
Commenting on the squad, National Selector Shawn Flegler said: “It’s really pleasing to be able to give some of Australia’s young talent chance to test themselves against an International side. With an average age of 20, It’s great to see some new faces put their hand up, with only three of these squad members part of last year’s team. Nicole Bolton will bring some fantastic skills and experience to the side and will be looking to lead this young team from the front.” Ashes 2017-18: CA asks fans to help AUS #BeatEngland
Inspired by the traditional Prime Minister’s XI match for Australia’s male cricketers, the Governor-General’s XI fixture returns for the third consecutive summer, with the home side having claimed its first win last year against South Africa with the inaugural match abandoned due to rain. The fixture comes at an exciting time in Australia, with the number one ranked team in the world – the Australian Women’s Cricket Team – just one Test win away from retaining the Commonwealth Bank Women’s Ashes with three T20 Internationals still to be played.
The Governor-General’s XI will assemble in Sydney on the 14 November, where they will join the England squad to attend a reception hosted by the Governor-General at Sydney’s Admiralty House. Entry to the Governor-General’s XI v England match is free with play commencing at 6:30pm on Wednesday 15 November at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney.
