Megan mccoll

T20 World Cup Qualifier: Star all-rounder Kathryn Bryce has returned to the side to lead the 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup in UAE next month.

Bryce was instrumental in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 in May this year which secured them a maiden spot in the showpiece tournament. She scored 177 runs and also claimed nine wickets to secure them a berth in the main event along with Sri Lanka.

Her sister, wicket-keeper-batter Sarah Bryce is the designated vice-captain. Thirteen memebers of the squad featured during the qualifying campaign in the UAE in April and May. Joining those thirteen are Olivia Bell and Abbi Aitken-Drummond, both of whom featured during the recent successful Tri-Series in Netherlands. Experienced leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood is also named in the squad.