Australia names preliminary squad

Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP) and Women’s National Selection Panel (WNSP) have announced the preliminary 30-player Australia squads to contest the ICC World Twenty20 2009 in England.

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland said the ICC World Twenty20 would offer Australia's elite male and female cricket stars a chance to shine.

"One of Twenty20's strengths is that it appeals to new audiences, particularly women and girls, and it is exciting today to be making an announcement about our best male and female players," he said.

Chairman of Selectors Andrew Hilditch added: “We consider the squad to contain a good blend of youth and experience with several players who have been outstanding in Twenty20 cricket both internationally and domestically this year.

“From this 30 we hope to pick a final World Twenty20 squad that if it plays to its ability will be a very exciting, entertaining and extremely competitive team in its quest for the trophy".

Commenting on the preliminary women’s squad, WNSP Chairperson, Marg Jennings, said:

“The WNSP is extremely pleased with this preliminary squad for the World Twenty20.

“The squad has depth in all areas and will ensure that selection in the final squad of 14 will be highly competitive. The squad contains a number of young players who will press for selection following the retirements of Emma Sampson and Leonie Coleman after the World Cup.

“While our World Cup result was disappointing, we feel we have the players to rebound quickly and perform strongly at the World Twenty20.”

Preliminary Men’s squad

Nathan Bracken NSW
Michael Clarke NSW
Callum Ferguson SA
Brett Geeves TAS
Brad Haddin NSW
Ryan Harris QLD
Shane Harwood VIC
Nathan Hauritz NSW
Aaron Heal WA
Moises Henriques NSW
Ben Hilfenhaus TAS
Brad Hodge VIC
James Hopes QLD
David Hussey VIC
Mike Hussey WA
Mitchell Johnson WA
Jason Krejza TAS
Ben Laughlin QLD
Brett Lee NSW
Graham Manou SA
Shaun Marsh WA
Ricky Ponting TAS
Robert Quiney VIC
Peter Siddle VIC
Andrew Symonds QLD
Shaun Tait SA
Adam Voges WA
David Warner NSW
Shane Watson QLD
Cameron White VIC

Preliminary Women’s Squad

Sarah Aley NSW
Sarah Andrews NSW
Kristen Beams VIC
Alex Blackwell NSW
Kate Blackwell NSW
Melissa Bulow QLD
Jessica Cameron VIC
Jude Coleman QLD
Sarah Coyte NSW
Lauren Ebsary WA
Sarah Edwards VIC
Rene Farrell WA
Jodie Fields QLD
Corinne Hall NSW
Rachael Haynes VIC
Alyssa Healy NSW
Emma Inglis VIC
Jessica Jonassen QLD
Delissa Kimmince QLD
Shelley Nitschke SA
Erin Osborne NSW
Ellyse Perry NSW
Kirsten Pike QLD
Leah Poulton NSW
Karen Rolton SA
Lisa Sthalekar NSW
Selena Tainton QLD
Jo-Ann Verrall QLD
Elyse Villani VIC
Julie Woerner SA