Former Australia captain Meg Lanning will join Australia Under-19 World Cup hopefuls for their tri-series against England and Sri Lanka next month in Queensland.

Lanning will join the group as a development coach, working under head coach Kristen Beams and assistants Lisa Keightley and Clive Rose.

Cricket Australia announced a 14-player squad for the series, including several players who have already made their senior domestic debuts. The tri-series is part of Australia’s preparations for next year’s U-19 T20 World Cup scheduled to be played in Bangladesh and Nepal.

After reaching the semifinals at the first two editions of the women’s U-19 tournaments, Australia is eyeing its maiden trophy.

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The tri-series will be held in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast from March 30 to April 18. Teams will play four T20s and two one-day matches across the series, in addition to a practice game.

Australia U19 squad:

Ira Aery, Eva Baird, Mia Barwick, Alyssa Dermody, Ava Drury, Ayla Johnson, Shiloh Julien, Aurora Mavros, Indira Panelli, Emily Powell, Chelsea Sonter, Ayaka Stafford, Filippa Suesee, Tegan Williamson.

Published on Feb 27, 2026