Australia on Thursday (January 16) announced its Women's T20 World Cup squad for the tournament to be played at home from February 21, with veteran Meg Lanning leading a 15-member squad, in which 18-year-old uncapped Annabel Sutherland has also been picked following quality domestic performances.
The squad also includes Sophie Molineux, who took a break from the game earlier this season because of mental health concerns.
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"We're really please for Annabel Sutherland, who has been playing domestic cricket for a few years now, as well as being a part of Australia A and Under 19 sides. She has progressed significantly over the past few months," selector Shawn Flegler said.
"Anyone who has seen her play will know how special a talent she is, and we know that if called upon she'll be able to play a variety of roles in the side. This will be another terrific experience for someone who we see as the future of Australian Cricket."
"It's really pleasing to welcome Sophie Molineux back into the side, having spent some time out of the game for mental health reasons and getting her shoulder right," he added.
"She was part of the side that won the 2018 World Cup and is a multi-skilled player who offers us another left-arm spinning option alongside Jess Jonassen. Sophie made herself available for both tours and we'll continue to manage her health as we go along. Her health is our No.1 priority."
The same squad has been picked for the T20I tri-series, including England and India, beginning January 31, that will help in final preparation for the big event which follows.
Australia plays its first game against India in Group A on the opening day of the competition followed by matches with Sri Lanka (February 24), Bangladesh (February 27), and New Zealand (March 2).
Australia's T20 World Cup squad: Meg Lanning (c), Rachael Haynes (vc), Erin Burns, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy (wk), Jess Jonassen, Delissa Kimmince, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham
