Australia's U19 women’s cricket team, which will compete against New Zealand and Sri Lanka in a tri-series starting next month, features three players of Indian descent: Ribya Syan, Samara Dulvin, and Hasrat Gill.
On Thursday, Cricket Australia (CA) announced the squad for the upcoming Women’s Under-19 Tri-series, set to begin on September 19 in Brisbane. The Youth Selection Panel selected a 15-player roster for both the T20 and 50-over formats for the event, which will be held across venues in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Former Australian player Kristen Beams has been appointed as the head coach. The tri-series, lasting 14 days, will see Australia play four T20 matches and two one-day games.
According to CA’s statement, the inclusion of Ribya Syan, Samara Dulvin, and Hasrat Gill reflects the increasing diversity in Australian cricket and highlights the significant contributions of players with Indian heritage.
Australian U19 Women’s – T20 Squad:
- Bonnie Berry, Caoimhe Bray, Ella Briscoe, Maggie Clark, Samara Dulvin, Lucy Finn, Hasrat Gill, Lucy Hamilton, Amy Hunter, Eleanor Larosa, Ines McKeon, Ribya Syan, Tegan Williamson, Elizabeth Worthley, Hayley Zauch.
Australian U19 Women’s – 50 Over Squad:
- Bonnie Berry, Caoimhe Bray, Ella Briscoe, Maggie Clark, Samara Dulvin, Lucy Finn, Hasrat Gill, Amy Hunter, Eleanor Larosa, Ines McKeon, Juliette Morton (NSW), Ribya Syan, Tegan Williamson, Elizabeth Worthley, Hayley Zauch.
T20 Tri-Series Schedule:
- 19th September – AUS vs NZ – Alan Pettigrew Oval – 1:30 PM
- 20th September – NZ vs SL – Alan Pettigrew Oval – 1:30 PM
- 22nd September – AUS vs SL – Ian Healy Oval – 6:00 PM
- 24th September – AUS vs NZ – Bill Pippen Oval (GC) – 1:30 PM
- 25th September – AUS vs SL – Bill Pippen Oval (GC) – 1:30 PM
- 26th September – NZ vs SL – Bill Pippen Oval (GC) – 1:30 PM
50-over Tri-Series Schedule:
- 30th September – AUS vs SL – Alan Pettigrew Oval – 9:30 AM
- 1st October – NZ vs SL – Alan Pettigrew Oval – 9:30 AM
- 2nd October – AUS vs NZ – Ian Healy Oval – 2:30 PM