Greenvale Kangaroos’ Noura Abdul Qader and Melton Centrals’ Jasmine Kamboj have been named in the Cricket Australia Lanning vs Perry series alongside former Druids cricketer Ira Aery.
The Lanning vs Perry Series is named after two of Australia’s cricketing icons: Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry.
Both players have been instrumental in elevating women’s cricket globally, with numerous achievements in international competitions.
The series serves as a tribute to their contributions and aims to inspire the next generation of cricketers.
Three T20s have been slated for the group as well as non-cricketing sessions, designed to build connection and focus on holistic development.
The series will be used as a building block towards the 2027 Under-19 T20 World Cup, for which many of the squad will be eligible.
The 26 players will be split up into the two teams closer to the date of the first T20 scheduled for April 25.
“The Lanning v Perry series has become an integral part of an extensive player pathway for the best young female cricketers across Australia,” Cricket Australia’s head of national development Sonya Thompson said in a statement.
“It’s an exciting period coming up for this age group as we begin a new cycle towards the 2027 Women’s U19 T20 World Cup.
“We are delighted to welcome Meg Lanning on board as an assistant coach for the series. It is an incredible opportunity for our best emerging cricketers to spend a week learning and absorbing knowledge from one of Australia’s most decorated cricketers.
“The education sessions, run by CA high performance staff, are designed to help develop the next generation of cricketers as individuals off the field while familiarising them with the expectations and processes required to succeed at the highest level.”
