The National Selection Panel (NSP) has today named a 16-player squad for Australia A’s multi-format series against Sri Lanka A in Darwin next month.
The squad, which includes a mix of in-form experience and emerging talent, features a trio of Sixers with Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe and Mitch Perry named for the series.
Patterson has been rewarded for a strong Sheffield Shield performance, while Philippe has been handed the gloves, with the pair joined by Sixers up-and-coming quick, Perry.
Players with existing overseas opportunities were not considered for selection, with a captain to be announced closer to the start of the series.
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Australia A Squad
Sam Elliott (VIC/Fitzroy Doncaster CC)
Matt Gilkes (NSW/University of NSW CC)
Bryce Jackson (WA/Melville District CC)
Campbell Kellaway (VIC/Melbourne CC)
Nathan McSweeney (SA/Glenelg CC)
Jack Nisbet (NSW/Sydney CC)
Mitch Perry (VIC/Richmond CC)
Kurtis Patterson (NSW/St George District CC)
Oliver Peake (VIC/Geelong CC)
Josh Philippe (NSW/Western Suburbs District CC)
Matt Renshaw (QLD/Toombul District CC)
Jason Sangha (SA/Kensington District CC)
Liam Scott (SA/Glenelg CC)
Billy Stanlake (TAS/Greater Northern Raiders CC)
Henry Thornton (SA/Kensington District CC)
Jake Weatherald (TAS/Kingborough District CC)
Chair of Selectors George Bailey:
“We’re looking forward to playing an Australia A series in Darwin and experiencing the unique Northern Territory winter climate which allows for a variety of conditions.
“We’ve picked a balanced squad which provides a number of options, which we expect will be required over the course of the series.
“Jake Weatherald, Jason Sangha and Kurtis Patterson have all had dominant Sheffield Shield seasons and earned the opportunity to test themselves against international opposition.
“Given the timing of this series, the NSP has worked closely with State and Territory associations to determine availability and identify players who would benefit from the opportunity.
“There are several players with existing opportunities overseas or tailored off-season programs who weren’t considered for selection. We anticipate those players will be available for Australia A’s tour of India in September as we look ahead to the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Series.”
Australia A vs Sri Lanka A | Darwin
July 4: First 50-over match | Marrara Cricket Ground (D/N)
July 6: Second 50-over match | Marrara Cricket Ground
July 9: Third 50-over match | Marrara Cricket Ground
July 13 – 16: First four-day match | Marrara Stadium
July 20 – 23: Second four-day match | Marrara Cricket Ground