Sianna Ginger, of Sri Lankan heritage, named in Australia A squad for England A Women’s series
The 19-year-old cricket prodigy from Townsville, Queensland, and daughter of Sri Lankan parents, has been selected for the upcoming series. Ginger, who played for Brisbane Heat in WBBL|10, will represent Australia A.
Ginger’s talent was evident from a young age, often competing against boys in junior cricket in North Queensland.
Thirty of Australia’s top domestic female players will be given the chance to impress national selectors, with the squads for a three-day Green v Gold match and a multi-format Australia A series against England A confirmed.
Players selected in the Green v Gold match will face off at Phillip Oval in Canberra from March 12-14, with the fixture giving them the chance to hone their skills in the longer format.
Recently named Australian squad member, Nicole Faltum will continue to expand her leadership credentials as captain of the Green team, while Queensland’s Charli Knott, fresh off an appearance in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) Final, will lead the Gold side.
WNCL Player of the Tournament, Tahlia Wilson and Player of the Final, Anika Learoyd headline the Australia A squads which feature four players with international experience.
Nationally contracted all-rounder, Heather Graham will take charge of the Australia A T20 side, with Faltum and Knott to share the duties across the 50-over and four-day squads.
Australia Green v Gold Squads
Green
Lauren Cheatle (NSW)
Maddy Darke (WA)
Grace Dignam (ACT)
Nicole Faltum (VIC) – captain
Sianna Ginger (QLD)
Ella Hayward (VIC)
Elsa Hunter (NSW)
Katie Mack (ACT) – vice-captain
Lilly Mills (WA)
Georgia Prestwidge (VIC)
Gabby Sutcliffe (ACT)
Rachel Trenaman (TAS)
Amanda-Jade Wellington (SA)
Gold
Maitlan Brown (NSW)
Hannah Darlington (NSW)
Sophie Day (VIC)
Emma de Broughe (SA)
Amy Edgar (WA)
Tess Flintoff (VIC)
Nicola Hancock (QLD)
Charli Knott (QLD) – captain
Anika Learoyd (NSW)
Bridget Patterson (SA) – vice-captain
Amy Smith (TAS)
Courtney Webb (SA)
Tahlia Wilson (NSW)
Australia A Squads
Australia A T20 Squad
Lauren Cheatle (Sydney Sixers)
Hannah Darlington (Sydney Thunder)
Sophie Day (Melbourne Stars)
Amy Edgar (Perth Scorchers)
Tess Flintoff (Melbourne Renegades)
Sianna Ginger (Brisbane Heat)
Heather Graham (Hobart Hurricanes) – captain
Charli Knott (Brisbane Heat) – vice-captain
Anika Learoyd (Sydney Thunder)
Rhys McKenna (Melbourne Stars)
Madeline Penna (Adelaide Strikers)
Amy Smith (Hobart Hurricanes)
Courtney Webb (Melbourne Renegades)
Tahlia Wilson (Sydney Thunder)
Australia A 50-over Squad
Lauren Cheatle (NSW)
Hannah Darlington (NSW)
Sophie Day (VIC)
Nicole Faltum (VIC) – captain
Tess Flintoff (VIC)
Sianna Ginger (QLD)
Nicola Hancock (QLD)
Ella Hayward (VIC)
Charli Knott (QLD) – vice-captain
Anika Learoyd (NSW)
Amy Smith (TAS)
Georgia Voll (QLD)
Courtney Webb (SA)
Tahlia Wilson (NSW)
Australia A Four-Day Squad
Maitlan Brown (NSW)
Lauren Cheatle (NSW)
Maddy Darke (WA)
Sophie Day (VIC)
Nicole Faltum (VIC) – vice-captain
Tess Flintoff (VIC)
Sianna Ginger (QLD)
Nicola Hancock (QLD)
Ella Hayward (VIC)
Charli Knott (QLD) – captain
Anika Learoyd (NSW)
Lilly Mills (WA)
Rachel Trenaman (TAS)
Tahlia Wilson (NSW)
National Selector, Shawn Flegler said:
“These series make up a crucial part of the elite player pathway, providing some our best and most promising domestic players with additional development opportunities and the chance to show selectors what they can do against strong international opposition.
“The National Selection Panel is always looking to the future as we’ve seen in recent years with Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield transitioning into the Australian team with great success, so this is a great opportunity to get a look at a wide range of players.
“We’ve included some fresh faces across the squads and are excited to see the likes of Grace Dignam, Elsa Hunter, Gabby Sutcliffe, Sianna Ginger and Rhys McKenna in action.
“With a one-day world Cup in India this year and a T20 World Cup next year, the ‘A’ series in particular, will allow us to have a good look at players we think could push for selection.
“It’s been particularly pleasing to be able to include Rachel Trenaman and Lauren Cheatle, both have showed great resilience over several years to overcome a run of injuries and their selection is a testament to the hard work they’ve put in.”
Fixtures
Australia Green v Gold
12-14 March, 10:30am, Australia Green v Gold, Phillip Oval, Canberra
Women’s Australia A v England A Series
26 March: First T20, 1pm, Hurstville Oval
28 March: Second T20, 1pm, Hurstville Oval
30 March: Third T20, 1pm, Hurstville Oval
2 April: First 50-over match, 10:30am, Cricket Central, Sydney
4 April: Second 50-over match, 10:30am, Cricket Central, Sydney
7 April: Third 50-over match, 10am, Cricket Central, Sydney
12-15 April: Four-day match, 10am, Cricket Central, Sydney
ENDS
