Lucy will be playing in her second consecutive U19 World Cup after earning selection as a 16-year-old for the 2023 edition in South Africa. The all-rounder made her maiden WNCL appearance for the Queensland Fire in 2022 aged 15, becoming the state\u2019s second youngest debutant, ahead of a WBBL debut at 16.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lucy, who bowls left-arm pace, became the youngest cricketer in WBBL history to take a five-wicket haul when she claimed 5-8 from four overs for the Brisbane Heat against the Melbourne Stars at Drummoyne Oval in November last year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt is a huge honour to be named captain of Australia for the Under 19 World Cup, I\u2019m incredibly thankful for the opportunity to lead our team. We are fortunate to have strong leaders in our group, and I know I have fantastic support around me.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to be playing for Australia again, the World Cup is the ultimate under-age carnival and as a squad we are excited to embrace the opportunity that\u2019s in front of us,\" said Lucy in a statement issued by Cricket Australia (CA).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The all-rounder finished as the joint seventh highest wicket taker in this season\u2019s WBBL with 12 wickets. \u201cLucy is a wonderful talent and a strong character who has thoroughly earned the opportunity to lead her country at the World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cShe has already displayed her ability on the world stage and we\u2019re excited for what she can bring to the group both on and off the field at this year's tournament. Lucy will captain our squad and has unanimous support from our group, but there will certainly be opportunities for all players to develop leadership qualities over the course of the tournament,\u201d said Kristen Beams, Australia U19 coach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The all-rounder finished as the joint seventh highest wicket taker in this season\u2019s WBBL with 12 wickets. \u201cLucy is a wonderful talent and a strong character who has thoroughly earned the opportunity to lead her country at the World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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