Cricket Australia has announced a 12-player squad for the four-day match against the England Lions at Lilac Hill, Perth, from 21-24 November.
Eight of the 11 players are aged 24 or younger, showcasing Australia’s next generation. The match also marks the representative return of Jhye Richardson, whose 36 international appearances will provide valuable experience alongside some emerging talent of Australian cricket.
An additional player may be added to the squad from the Australian Test camp following confirmation of the XI for the first NRMA Insurance Men’s Ashes Test.
CA XI Squad:
- Mackenzie Harvey (SA/West Torrens CC) (c)
- Aidan O’Connor (TAS/GN Raiders CC)
- Cameron McClure (VIC/Prahran CC)
- Charlie Anderson (NSW/Northern District CC)
- Jack Sinfield (QLD/Redlands CC)
- Jake Fraser-McGurk (SA/ West Torrens CC)
- Jake Scott (NSW/Campbelltown Camden CC)
- Jhye Richardson (WA/Fremantle CC)
- Liam Blackford (VIC/Geelong CC)
- Nivethan Radhakrishnan (TAS/Kingborough CC)
- Teague Wyllie (WA/ Rockingham-Mandurah CC)
- Xavier Crone (VIC/Frankston CC)
Tasmanian coach Andrew Gale will also be joining the squad in England.
Live scores for the four-day match will be available on cricket.com.au and the Cricket Australia Live app.
Fixture:
CA XI vs England Lions
Lilac Hill, Perth
21–24 November