Women’s Ashes: Stella Campbell added to Australia squad;
Fast bowler, Stella Campbell has been added to Australia’s squad. Ahead of the Women’s Ashes Test match at Manuka Oval beginning on Thursday.
Campbell, 19, comes into the squad following a foot injury to Tayla Vlaeminck. Therefore, brings with her strong form at Manuka Oval having claimed 7/25. In a Women’s National Cricket League match earlier this month.
Campbell made her Test debut in September against India on the Gold Coast. Moreover, she will get the opportunity to add to her score against England.
Campbell comes into the squad for the injured Tayla Vlaeminck.
She brings with her strong form at Manuka Oval having claimed 7/25 in a WNCL match earlier this month #Ashes pic.twitter.com/C7pCXEYATP
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Speaking on her addition to the squad, National Selector Shawn Flegler said:
“Stella bowled well for us in the Test match against India. She provides another fast bowling option now with Tayla injured. We will continue to assess conditions over the next couple of days. Before finalizing the team.”
After winning the first T20I against England. Therefore, the next two matches at the Adelaide Oval were called off due to rain.
Australia squad:
Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Stella Campbell, Hannah Darlington, Ashleigh Gardner, Rachael Haynes (vc), Alyssa Healy. Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Meg Lanning (c), Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland.