The 20-year-old is already clocking speeds of over 120kph and is eager to add even more pace to her bowling. However, Lucy Hamilton understands that mastering line, length, and swing will be key to cementing her place in an Australian side filled with established stars and legends of the game.
“You’ve got a bit of an edge, a difference, and how can you use that? It’s exciting, knowing where my cricket can take me,” said the young quick.
“You always want to be faster, but it’s about trying to cement your spot in the team by being accurate, swinging the ball and disrupting the batter.”
Australia are slotted in Group 1 of the T20 World Cup in England and Wales, alongside India, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Netherlands.
Australia squad:
Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham. Travelling reserve: Tahlia Wilson
Australia’s T20 World Cup fixtures (group stage)
v South Africa: June 13, Manchester, 2:30 PM
v Bangladesh: June 17, Headingley, 10:30 AM
v Netherlands: June 20, Hampshire Bowl, 10:30 AM
v Pakistan: June 23, Headingley, 6:30 PM
v India: June 28, Lord’s, 2:30 PM
