The Women’s National Selection Panel (WNSP) has today announced a 14-player squad for the Women’s International Series next month against the New Zealand White Ferns.
The squad was selected by the new WNSP, comprising new Chair Julie Savage (replacing the outgoing Christina Matthews), coach Richard McInnes, captain Jodie Fields and Julie Hayes.
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Commenting on the squad, new WNSP Chair Julie Savage said; “The WNSP has named a very strong squad to face the New Zealand White Ferns next month.
“Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry and Julie Hunter all return to the squad, while Shelley Nitschke, Sharon Millanta and Annie-Rose Maloney are the players out of the team.
“Ellyse returns after having football commitments last series, Julie returns from a shoulder injury and Alyssa is back in the squad as a batter after some good performances in the WT20.
“Shelley has retired from cricket while Annie-Rose and Sharon make way for the experienced combination of Ellyse and Julie.”
2011-12 Women’s International Series
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Date
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Match
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Venue
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TV/Scores
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20 January
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1st T20I v New Zealand
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North Sydney Oval
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ABC TV
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21 January
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2nd T20I v New Zealand
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North Sydney Oval
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ABC TV
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22 January
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3rd T20I v New Zealand
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North Sydney Oval
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ABC TV
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25 January
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1st ODI v New Zealand
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Sydney Cricket Ground
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Cricket.com.au
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27 January
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2nd ODI v New Zealand
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Blacktown International Sportspark 1
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Cricket.com.au
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29 January
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3rd ODI v New Zealand
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Blacktown International Sportspark 1
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Cricket.com.au
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1 February
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4th T20I v New Zealand *
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Sydney Olympic Park
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NINE
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3 February
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5th T20I v New Zealand *
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
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NINE
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* Double-header with men’s KFC T20I (Australia v India)
First Posted 20 December, 2011 1:56PM AEST
