Australia name Womens Ashes Test squad

Ahead of the only day-night test, Australia have announced a 13 player squad to take on England.

Ellyse Perry will be key for an Australian
victory on home soil. 

Australia have trimmed their 15-player squad from the one-day International series for the historic Women's Ashes Series day-night Test match, with leg-spinner Kristen Beams and fast bowler Belinda Vakarewa the unfortunate omissions. 

The squad includes five uncapped Test players: Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Beth Mooney and Lauren Cheatle.

With the tourists 4-2 in the points table, only a win will give Heather Knight's side a realistic chance of regaining the Ashes, which they lost two years ago. 

Australia Test squad: 

Alex Blackwell, Nicole Bolton, Lauren Cheatle, Ashleigh Gardner, Rachael Haynes (c), Alyssa Healy, Jess Jonassen, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Elyse Villani, Amanda-Jade Wellington