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Cricket Australia Underage National Championships confirmed Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Australia’s next generation of elite talent will again be on display this summer with confirmation today of the 2024-25 National Talent Pathway Championships. The iconic WACA Ground is set to host matches across the opening weekend of the Female U19’s National Championships in Perth, which doubles as the final selection opportunity for players ahead of the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup in Malaysia in January 2025. Ballarat will host the Under 16 Female National Championship, with this being second consecutive year they have hosted a National Championships, thanks to the support of the City of Ballarat and Ballarat Cricket Association. Adelaide will host the U19’s Male National Championships, while the Under 17 Male tournament will be played at venues across Launceston, including UTAS Stadium. The National Championships provide players with the opportunity to represent their states ...

15-member AUS Womens’ U19 squad, including 2 players of Indian origin, are set to depart tomorrow for Sri Lanka tour Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka 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 ...