Perth Scorchers pair Piepa Cleary and Heather Graham have been named in a 12-player squad for the Governor-General’s XI 50-over match against a touring South African side.
His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel selected the squad for Sunday 13 November at Sydney’s Drummoyne Oval.
The squad, led by Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars all-rounder Ellyse Perry, comprises a host of talented young cricketers, including 15-year-old Sydney Thunder Rebel WBBL|02 Regional Rookie Rachel Trenaman.
Shooting Stars all-rounder Graham has been rewarded for outstanding early season form in the Women’s National Cricket League.
Graham has scored 177 runs at 44.25 including two half-centuries, while she’s also taken two wickets and bowled economically.
Cleary, 20, has stepped up to open the bowling for the Fury in the WNCL, with a strong economy rate of 4.27 this season.
National Selector Shawn Flegler said: “The selectors are looking forward to seeing how the next generation of Australian cricketers fare against a strong South African side.
“A number of players have started the season well in WNCL, which is encouraging to see, and we hope that they continue to push for higher honours.
Those unable to make it to the match can watch it live and free on www.cricket.com.au or via the Official Cricket Australia Live app.
Governor-General’s XI squad
Player Teams Age
Ellyse Perry (C) NSW/Sixers 26
Sarah Beard Australian Defence Force 28
Sophie Molineux VIC/Renegades 18
Beth Mooney QLD/Heat 22
Tahlia McGrath SA/Strikers 20
Heather Graham WA/Scorchers 20
Ashleigh Gardner NSW/Sixers 19
Rachel Trenaman NSW/Thunder 15
Amanda Wellington SA/Strikers 19
Lauren Cheatle NSW/Thunder 18
Piepa Cleary WA/Perth Scorchers 20
Belinda Vakarewa NSW/Thunder 18