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-night test match against England as part of the Women’s ashes 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 importance of the day-night test

The day-night Test is a historic moment for women’s cricket and shows the growing recognition and support for female athletes in the sport. The match format aims to attract a wider audience and offer 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.

Australian testing team for 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 Highlights:

• Alicia Healywho missed the T20I series due to injury, will once again lead the team, bringing her vast experience as an opening batsman.
• Tahlia McGrath has been named vice-captain, a recognition of her leadership qualities and recent performance.
• The team includes multi-talented stars Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardnerwhose contributions with both bat and ball will be instrumental in the unique Test.
• Promising young talents like Phoebe Litchfield and Complete Georgia They have also been named for the longest format, showing the team’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of cricketers.
• Megan Schutt and Darcie Brown will lead the pace attack, supported by versatile players such as Annabel Sutherland and Kim Garth.

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