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Uncapped Spinner Alana King Finds Spot In Australia's Ashes Squad

By IANS News January 12, 2022 • 17:59 PM View: 1412

The uncapped spinner Alana King on Wednesday was picked ahead of fellow leg-spinner Amanda-Jade Wellington in Australia's squad that will take on England in a multi-format Ashes series, starting on January 20.

The 26-year-old King put up good performances for current champions Perth Scorchers in the WBBL, picking up 16 scalps at 18.25. However, Wellington also enjoyed a strong WBBL season, bagging 23 wickets at 16.26 which included her spell of 5 for 8 in the Eliminator.

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