Australia A will host India A in a comprehensive multi-format series in Queensland this August. The tour will consist of three T20 matches in Brisbane, three one-day games in Mackay, and a four-day match on the Gold Coast.
Key Players and Captains
- Tahlia McGrath: Australia’s vice-captain will lead the T20 and one-day squads.
- Charli Knott: Queensland allrounder will captain the four-day side.
Squad Highlights
The squads include prominent domestic players and national team members:
- T20 Squad: Maddy Darke, Sophie Day, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Charli Knott, Katie Mack, Tahlia McGrath (capt), Grace Parsons, Megan Schutt, Courtney Sippel, Tayla Vlaeminck, Tahlia Wilson.
- One-Day Squad: Maitlan Brown (for 2nd & 3rd matches), Maddy Darke, Sophie Day, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Charli Knott, Katie Mack, Tahlia McGrath (capt), Grace Parsons, Megan Schutt (for 1st match), Courtney Sippel, Tayla Vlaeminck, Tahlia Wilson.
- Four-Day Squad: Maitlan Brown, Maddy Darke, Sophie Day, Emma de Broughe, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Charli Knott, Katie Mack, Lilly Mills, Grace Parsons, Kate Peterson, Courtney Sippel, Georgia Voll.
Schedule
- T20 Matches: August 7, 9, 11 at Allan Border Field, Brisbane.
- 50-Over Matches: August 14, 16, 18 at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay.
- Four-Day Match: August 22-25 at Gold Coast District Cricket Club.
“I’m really looking forward to being a part of this series and for the challenge that India A will pose,” McGrath said. “It presents those of us not playing in the Hundred with the chance to prepare for a huge summer against a strong opposition.”
Upcoming Fixtures for Australia
Australia will continue their busy schedule with a three-match T20I series against New Zealand in mid-September, followed by the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, the WBBL, an ODI series against India, a short tour of New Zealand, and the multi-format Ashes in January.
This series offers a vital opportunity for players to showcase their talents and prepare for the upcoming international season.
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