The renowned cricketer Meg Lanning will be part of the Australian support staff for the upcoming Under-19 women’s tri-series in Queensland. Lanning, who retired from international cricket in 2023, will serve as a development coach for the tournament that includes teams from England and Sri Lanka. The tri-series is scheduled to take place in Brisbane and Gold Coast from March 30 to April 18.
Lanning will be working alongside head coach Kristen Beams, as well as assistant coaches Lisa Keightley and Clive Rose. This appointment marks Lanning’s second venture into coaching, following her previous role at the Lanning v Perry series last year. Cricket Australia (CA) has also announced a 14-player squad for the series, comprising players who have already debuted in senior domestic cricket.
The selected players are eligible for consideration for the next ICC Under 19 Women’s World Cup set to be held in 2027 in Bangladesh and Nepal. Kristen, expressing her thoughts, mentioned that the squad assembled by the Youth Selection Panel is well-balanced and strong for the upcoming Tri-Series against Sri Lanka and England. She emphasized the importance of showcasing the emerging talent in Australia’s cricket pathways.
Australia, aiming to secure their first Women’s U19 T20 World Cup title in 2027, is eager to witness the performance of the upcoming talent in the Tri-Series. Sonya Thompson, the Head of National Development at Cricket Australia, highlighted the organization’s commitment to enhancing the pathways system for players’ growth and development. The squad is anticipated to make the most of the opportunity presented against Sri Lanka and England.
