Australia’s Governor-General shares a light moment with players from the Governor-General’s XI and India’s women’s team at Admiralty House in Sydney ahead of their North Sydney Oval match. Photo/Facebook

Australia’s Governor-General has welcomed the Governor-General’s XI women’s cricket team and India’s world champion women’s national side to Admiralty House in Sydney, ahead of their match at North Sydney Oval tomorrow.

The visit brought together players, staff and officials from both squads in a relaxed setting, offering a moment of recognition before the competition begins. Joined by GG’s XI captain Charli Knott and India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the Governor-General extended good wishes to both teams as they prepare for what is expected to be a closely watched fixture.

While the match itself is an important warm-up, the occasion also reflected the growing profile of women’s cricket and the role these events play in bringing international sides together beyond the boundary.

The women’s Governor-General’s XI was established in the 2015–16 season by former Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove, with the aim of supporting and promoting the women’s game in Australia. The squad has since become a showcase for a mix of established players and emerging talent, often providing younger athletes with the chance to compete against top-level international opposition.

For Australia, the fixture offers selectors and supporters an early look at the next generation coming through. For India, it provides valuable match time in Australian conditions against a competitive local side, especially ahead of a major series.

Tomorrow’s match also serves as the lead-in to the upcoming Australia–India multiformat series, which begins on February 15 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The series is set to be a major focus for both teams, with Australia continuing to build depth at home and India arriving as one of the strongest forces in the women’s international game.

India’s squad comes into the tour carrying the confidence of recent achievements on the world stage, while Australia remains one of the most consistent performers in women’s cricket, making the broader contest an anticipated one for fans.

Cricket Australia has confirmed that the North Sydney Oval match will be free to attend and unticketed, giving supporters a chance to watch two high-quality teams up close in one of Sydney’s most scenic cricket venues. More information is available through cricket.com.au.

With the match and the series ahead, the Admiralty House reception provided a timely reminder of the attention and support now surrounding women’s cricket, as both Australia and India continue to push the game forward through strong competition and growing public interest.

Maria Irene is India Correspondent for The Indian Sun, reporting on technology, finance, culture, and diaspora stories across India and Australia, with a special focus on initiatives led by the Australian High Commission and its Consulates across India.

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