Legspinner Amanda-Jade Wellington has reminded Australian selectors of her skills with a match-winning show with the ball within the Governor General’s XI’s 53-run victory over Pakistan within the 50-over conflict in Brisbane.
Wellington was dropped from the T20 squad for the upcoming World Cup in South Africa, shedding her place to fellow leggie Georgia Wareham who has returned from a protracted harm layoff to reclaim her place.
Wellington overcame that disappointment to take 4-33 in opposition to Pakistan at Allan Border Field in a cultured spell.
The Governor General’s XI had been dismissed for 235 within the fiftieth over and bundled Pakistan out for 182 within the forty fifth.
Governor General’s XI captain Ash Gardner mentioned Wellington was among the best spinners within the recreation and would combat her method again into the Australian workforce.
“It has been quite tough for her. Over the last couple of years she has bowled really well in all competitions and I do feel for her,” Gardner informed AAP.
“It is a tough decision to make. You look at the likes of who is in our squad at the moment and it is so hard for people to find their way in.
“I do know Wello’ will hold striving. I do know she is enjoying in New Zealand in addition to the WNCL so she is enjoying in as many competitions as she will to get higher.
“She is a class bowler and I am sure we will see her around for many more years to come.”
Wellington mentioned she had spoken to chief selector Shawn Flegler throughout the match to say she understood the choice.
“Coming into this game I thought it was a good opportunity for me to put my case forward for other series or other events,” she mentioned.
“I know selection is hard … It’s disappointing but I know those tough calls have to be made.
“It’s exhausting to get there, nevertheless it’s even tougher to maintain your spot. You have folks preventing you in your spot.”
Veteran Erin Burns (74 off 92 balls) and rising star Charli Knott (66 off 83) earlier came together with the Governor General’s XI in dire trouble at 3-8 but combined for a 129-run fourth-wicket stand.
Pakistan skipper Bismah Maroof (74 off 103) outlined her immense talents with the bat ahead of the visitors’ upcoming ODI and T20 internationals against Australia.
The Australians won’t have it all their own way in a six-game series which begins with a one-dayer at the same venue on Monday.
Pakistan opening bowlers Diana Baig (2-26 off 9 overs) and Fatima Sana (3-27 off 9.3) had been correct and picked up wickets to showcase the menace they may pose.
