Meg Lanning joins Australia Under-19 set-up as development coach

Former Australia captain Meg Lanning has joined Australia's coaching staff for the upcoming Under-19 tri-series involving England and Sri Lanka. Lanning, who retired from international cricket in November 2023, continues to play domestic and franchise cricket globally.

She will work with head coach Kristen Beams and assistants Lisa Keightley and Clive Rose. The tri-series will be played in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast from March 30 to April 18, featuring a practice match, four T20s, and two one-day games.

Australia Women U19 squad: Ira Aery, Eva Baird, Mia Barwick, Alyssa Dermody, Ava Drury, Ayla Johnson, Shiloh Julien, Aurora Mavros, Indira Panelli, Emily Powell, Chelsea Sonter, Ayaka Stafford, Filippa Suesee, Tegan Williamson

Assistant coach Kristen Beams said: "All fourteen players have played incredible cricket so far this summer, and it was important to select players eligible for next year's Under-19 World Cup. The Tri-Series will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase the talent coming through Australia's cricket pathways against two strong opponents."