Emerging Women’s squad to face Australia U21 announced
February 16, 2012
New Zealand Cricket today announced the Emerging Women’s team to take on the Australian U-21 side.
All matches will be played at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln with the first game on March 15. The teams will play two Twenty20 matches, followed by three 50-over matches.
Emerging Women’s team::
Madeline Green: Auckland Hearts (Captain)
Victoria Abbott: Otago Sparks
Janet Brehaut: Canterbury Magicians
Kate Broadmore: Central Stags
Kylie Crowley: Otago Sparks
Natalie Dodd: Northern Spirit
Lauren Down: Auckland Hearts
Georgia Guy: Auckland Hearts
Melinda Hodgson: Wellington Blaze
Holly Huddleston: Auckland Blaze
Meg Kendal: Canterbury Magicians
Brooke Kirkbride: Northern Spirit
Felicity Leydon-Davis: Northern Spirit
Anna Peterson: Northern Spirit
The squad includes Maddy Green (Captain) and Kate Broadmore from the current White Ferns squad, as well as Janet Brehaut and Natalie Dodd who have previous experience at the top level.
Littlejohn believes sticking with the same core group of players is the best way to develop the future White Fern stars.
“The squad have all had a taste of playing at a high level with their recent series against the touring England side. These games coming up against Australia U-21 will give them a chance to improve their skills at a testing level,” said Littlejohn.
“The matches against Australia will provide these young players with a good opportunity to impress and put the pressure on for White Ferns spots.”
Emerging Women v Australia U21 schedule
15/03/12 Twenty20
Bert Sutcliffe Oval 4:00pm
16/03/12 Twenty20
Bert Sutcliffe Oval 4:00pm
18/03/12 50 over match
Bert Sutcliffe Oval 10:30am
20/03/12 50 over match
Bert Sutcliffe Oval 10:30am
22/03/12 50 over match
Bert Sutcliffe Oval 10:30am