Women’s Ashes 2025: Cricket Australia announces squad for historic day-night Test against England

Cricket Australia has officially announced the squad for the much-anticipated Day Test match against England as part of the Ashes of woman 2025. The historic match will take place from January 30 to February 2 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This will be the first day-night Test in Women’s Ashes history, adding an exciting dimension to the already intense rivalry between the two teams.

Historical significance of the day-night test

The day-night Test is a historic moment for women’s cricket, showing growing recognition and support for female athletes in the sport. The match format aims to attract a larger crowd and provide an exciting spectacle under the lights, similar to what has been experienced in men’s cricket. The Ashes series itself has a rich history, with Australia currently holding the trophy after their recent successes in the ODI and T20I format.

Test selection of Australia for the day-night test

Alyssa Healy (captain), Tahlia McGrath (vice-captain), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney (goalkeeper), Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

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Key aspects:

• Alyssa Healywho missed the T20I series due to injury, will once again lead the team, bringing his vast experience as an opening batsman.
• Tahlia McGrath she has been named vice-captain, a recognition of her leadership qualities and recent performances.
• The squad includes star all-rounders Ellyse Perry i Ashleigh Gardnerwhose contributions with both bat and ball will be critical in the one-off Test.
• Promising young talents like now Phoebe Litchfield i full georgia they have also been nominated for the longest format, showing the team’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of cricketers.
• Megan Schutt i Darcie Brown will lead the pace attack, supported by versatile players like Annabelle Sutherland i Kim Garth.

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This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket time company