Queensland Cricket Academy spinner Zanden Jeh has received an early birthday present with a call-up to the Australia A squad for next month's series against Sri Lanka A in Darwin.
Jeh Celebrates Aussie Call
Jeh, who turns 22 next weekend, was included today in the Australia 'A' squad for the five-match series (three one-dayers and two four-dayers) in the Northern Territory as well getting the nod to join a targeted group of players who will train in India at the famed MRF Academy in Chennai at the end of July.
The South Brisbane left-arm spinner is a former Queensland Under-19 representative and took 5-27 on his Toyota 2nd XI debut for Queensland last season. As a member of the Queensland Cricket Academy, he trained with the Bulls and Brisbane Heat during the summer.
Jeh and Queensland Bulls batter Angus Lovell were also chosen by the National Selection Panel (NSP) to be part of a 12-man squad to visit the MRF Academy in Chennai from 31 July-13 August.
The 13-day visit is predominantly focused on emerging batters, wicketkeepers and spin bowlers the NSP feel will benefit from experiencing the unique conditions of sub-continent cricket.
The players to attend are:
Joel Curtis (WA/Perth Cricket Club)
Harry Dixon (VIC/St Kilda CC)
Zanden Jeh (QLD/South Brisbane District CC)
Campbell Kellaway (VIC/Melbourne CC)
Angus Lovell (QLD/University of Queensland CC)
Rafael MacMillan (TAS/North Hobart CC)
Ollie Peake (VIC/Geelong CC)
Lloyd Pope (SA/Kensington District CC)
Niv Radhakrishnan (TAS/Kingborough District CC)
Jason Sangha (SA/Kensington District CC)
Liam Scott (SA/Glenelg CC)
Lachlan Shaw (NSW/Northern District CC)
Cricket Australia’s relationship with the MRF Academy allows for a customised experience for those chosen. The schedule combines match play with intense training opportunities along with access to strength and conditioning facilities.
Cricket Australia’s Senior Program Manager (men’s cricket) Brian McFadyen will travel as tour manager alongside Australia U19s and New South Wales coach Anthony Clark, South Australia batting coach Stephen Stubbings and Cricket Queensland Academy coach Greg Moller.
Australia A v Sri Lanka A, 2025 - Darwin
July 4: First 50-over match | Marrara Cricket Ground (day-night)
July 6: Second 50-over match | Marrara Cricket Ground (day)
July 9: Third 50-over match | Marrara Cricket Ground (day)
July 13 – 16: First four-day match | Marrara Stadium (day)
July 20 – 23: Second four-day match | Marrara Cricket Ground (day)