Australia Selects Uncapped Nicole Faltum for New Zealand T20I Series
Australia has named uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Nicole Faltum in their 14-player squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand. Faltum, 25, will serve as back-up to regular wicketkeeper Beth Mooney.
The squad is led by Tahlia McGrath, with Ashleigh Gardner as vice-captain, following the absence of regular skipper Alyssa Healy, who is recovering from a foot injury sustained during the Women's Ashes.
Key Points:
- Nicole Faltum makes her debut in the squad, providing depth and experience after eight seasons in the Women's Big Bash League.
- Alyssa Healy is sidelined with a foot injury but is targeting a return for the World Cup later this year.
- The series begins on March 21, with matches at Eden Park (Auckland), Bay Oval (Tauranga), and Sky Stadium (Wellington).
Australia T20I Squad:
- Tahlia McGrath (Captain)
- Ashleigh Gardner (Vice-Captain)
- Darcie Brown
- Nicole Faltum
- Kim Garth
- Grace Harris
- Alana King
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Beth Mooney
- Ellyse Perry
- Megan Schutt
- Annabel Sutherland
- Georgia Voll
- Georgia Wareham
The series will be a key opportunity for the squad to build momentum ahead of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup later this year.
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