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Australia Unveils T20 WC Squad: Brown Omitted, Hamilton In

Australia has announced a 15-player T20 World Cup squad, with pacer Darcie Brown missing out. Inexperienced left-arm quick Lucy Hamilton has been included as one of seven pace options. Grace Harris returns to the international fold after being left out of the previous T20I tour. The squad, led by Sophie Molineux, features seasoned campaigners like Ellyse Perry, who is close to a milestone of 50 T20 World Cup matches.

Key Points: Australia T20 WC Squad: Brown Out, Hamilton In

  • Darcie Brown left out of T20 WC squad
  • Lucy Hamilton included as left-arm pace option
  • Grace Harris returns to international fold
  • Ellyse Perry close to 50 T20 WC matches milestone
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Brown misses out as Hamilton, Harris named in Australia's Molineux-led T20 WC squad

Darcie Brown misses out as Lucy Hamilton and Grace Harris earn spots in Australia's 15-player T20 World Cup squad led by Sophie Molineux.

"Perry, who has featured in every edition of the tournament since 2009, stands on the verge of becoming the first player to feature in 50 Women's T20 World Cup matches. - Cricket Australia"

Melbourne, May 13

Pacer Darcie Brown has been left out of T20 World Cup squad as Australia opted for inexperienced left-arm quick Lucy Hamilton.

Australia have revealed a 15-player squad for the tournament starting June 12 in England, led by captain Sophie Molineux alongside deputies Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath. The squad also featured seasoned campaigners such as Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ash Gardner.

Hamilton, who had captained Australia at last year's ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup, is one of seven pace options in the Australian squad, alongside spearheads Megan Schutt and Kim Garth, and allrounders Annabel Sutherland, McGrath, Perry and Nicola Carey.

Grace Harris, who also offers a bowling option with her off-spin, has made her return to the international fold after being left out of the T20I squad that travelled to the Caribbean in March, while Sutherland is also back, having been rested for that tour.

Perry, who has featured in every edition of the tournament since 2009, stands on the verge of becoming the first player to feature in 50 Women's T20 World Cup matches.

Nicola Carey will play her first T20 World Cup since 2020, having returned to the national earlier this year after three years outside of the national side.

Alana King, who was left out of the T20I squad that played India in February, also featured in the squad after her stellar tour of the Caribbean.

Keeper-batter Tahlia Wilson is included as the travelling reserve. She made her ODI debut against the West Indies in March when Mooney missed the opening one-dayer in St. Kitts but has yet to play a T20I.

Australia are slotted in Group 1 of the T20 World Cup, alongside South Africa, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Netherlands.

In their tournament opener, the Aussies will lock horns against the Proteas on June 13 at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Australia squad: Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham. Travelling reserve: Tahlia Wilson

- IANS

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Rahul R
Ellyse Perry on verge of 50 T20 World Cup matches - that's incredible longevity! šŸ She's been a legend for so long. Australia's pace attack looks fearsome with seven options. Group 1 is going to be a thriller with India, Australia, and South Africa all capable of beating each other.
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Vikram M
Grace Harris getting a recall is interesting - her off-spin could be handy on English pitches. But I'm surprised Darcie Brown was dropped despite her pace being a genuine wicket-taking option. Australia's batting depth is scary: Perry, Mooney, Gardner, McGrath... they can post 200+ on any given day. India's bowling attack will have to be spot on!
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Priya S
Australia's squad depth is unbelievable - they can leave out someone like Darcie Brown and still have seven pace options! šŸ˜² Nicola Carey's comeback after three years shows the selectors are willing to back experience. India vs Australia on June 13 is going to be blockbuster! Can't wait!
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Siddharth J
Honestly, dropping Darcie Brown seems harsh. She was one of their best bowlers in the recent series against India. But Lucy Hamilton deserves her chance after leading the U19 team. Australia's all-round depth is what makes them the team to beat - Perry, Gardner, McGrath, Sutherland can all contribute with bat and ball. India need to find similar multi-dimensional players.
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Kavya N
Alana King making the squad is great news - her leg-spin was brilliant in the Caribbean tour. Tahlia Wilson as travelling reserve is also a smart move; she's been in good form.

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