Emerging all-rounder Tess Flintoff has been given a golden opportunity to showcase her abilities ahead of the ODI World Cup in India this August, having been included in the Australia A squad to face India. Flintoff, who has also received her first national contract for the 2025–26 season, joins captain Alyssa Healy, who returns from a lengthy injury break for the 50-over leg of the multi-format tour.
Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath will lead Australia A in the three one-dayers in Brisbane, with Charli Knott acting as her deputy. Healy will feature in the T20 squad, marking her return to competitive cricket after missing part of the Ashes, an ODI series in India, and the WPL due to a stress fracture and knee issues.
The 35-year-old Healy will be eager to give her best following the injuries that ruled her out of key matches, including last year’s T20 World Cup semi-final and several WBBL fixtures.
These Australia A matches serve as important preparation ahead of the official ODI series in India prior to the World Cup. Knott will captain both the T20 and four-day squads, with support from Nicole Faltum and Tahlia Wilson.
“The Australia A programme has been instrumental in developing the next generation of Australian players, and we’re pleased to be welcoming India again this winter,” said national selector Shawn Flegler.
He added, “Developing future leaders is also hugely important, and we’re pleased that Charli will take the reins as she did last year, with support from senior players Nicole Faltum and Tahlia Wilson.”
Australia A squads:
50-Over squad: Tahlia McGrath (c), Charli Knott (vc), Lauren Cheatle, Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Ella Hayward, Alyssa Healy, Anika Learoyd, Rachel Trenaman, Tahlia Wilson
T20 squad: Charli Knott (c), Tahlia Wilson (vc), Lauren Cheatle, Amy Edgar, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Alyssa Healy, Anika Learoyd, Madeline Penna, Courtney Webb
Four-Day squad: Charli Knott (c), Nicole Faltum (vc), Lauren Cheatle, Maddy Darke, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Ella Hayward, Anika Learoyd, Maitlan Brown, Lilly Mills, Georgia Prestwidge, Rachel Trenaman, Courtney Webb, Tahlia Wilson
Women’s Australia A v India A Series Schedule:
First T20: 7 August, Mackay
Second T20: 9 August, Mackay
Third T20: 10 August, Mackay
First 50-over match: 13 August, Brisbane
Second 50-over match: 15 August, Brisbane
Third 50-over match: 17 August, Brisbane
Only Four-Day Match: 21–24 August, Brisbane
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