What excites me most is the balance: Sophie Molineux
Sophie Molineux is preparing to lead Australia for the first time in an ICC tournament at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Australia’s squad for the tournament features a blend of experience and youth. Molineux praised how aligned the players are when it comes to the final ambition of lifting the trophy on July 5 at Lord’s.
“If we prepare well, adapt quickly, and play our style of cricket, we’ll give ourselves the best chance. There is belief in the group and what excites me most is the balance we have,” Sophie Molineux told the ICC. She added, “I am spending more time thinking about how to create the right environment for others, making sure communication is strong, that players feel supported, and that we are aligned on how we want to play. It has been a shift, but a really enjoyable one.”
Sri Lanka squads for West Indies tour announced
Sri Lanka announced squads for the upcoming tour of West Indies, with the series set to feature all three formats. Kusal Mendis will lead the side in ODI and T20I whereas allrounder Kamindu Mendis will serve as the vice-captain. Dhananjay de Silva will lead the side in the Test series. The tour starts with three ODIs from June 3 to 8 followed by the three T20Is on June 11, 13 and 14.
ODI Squad:
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (c), Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Milan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan.
T20I Squad:
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Lasith Croospulle, Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Milan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara.
Test Squad:
Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Dinesh Chandimal, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Milan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Isitha Wijesundara, Kasun Rajitha.
Australia women coach signs contract extension until June 2029
Ahead of the T20 World Cup Australia women coach’s tenure has been extended until June 2029. Shelly Nitschke took over from Matthew Mott after the 2022 ODI World Cup win and guided Australia to the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold and the 2023 T20 World Cup. Despite not making to the final of either of the last two global events, Nitschke earned a three-year extension.
“It’s a privilege to continue coaching this team and working with such an outstanding group of players and staff,” Nitschke said. ”We’ve achieved a great deal together, but there’s also enormous motivation around what this group can accomplish in the years ahead.”
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