Cricket Australia’s Head of Performance (Women’s Cricket) and National Selector, Shawn Flegler, highlighted the inclusions and continuity within the group.
“It’s exciting to see Lucy Hamilton and Chloe Ainsworth earn their first national contracts, which is a testament to the impact and talent they’ve shown at domestic level, while Nicola Carey retains her recent upgrade after some strong performances over the last two series.
While Tayla and Tess aren’t on the list this year, we’ll continue to support their development and they are both very much still in contention for selection.”
Looking ahead, Australia face a packed calendar that includes the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England, alongside home series against Bangladesh and New Zealand, and away tours to Sri Lanka and South Africa.
“With a major ICC event and several key series coming up, we’re confident this group has the skill and depth to perform, while also creating opportunities for others to push into the squad across the year,” Flegler added.