All the Australian state squads for the 2026-27 season: Complete Squads and Transfers

The landscape of Australian domestic cricket has undergone significant shifts as the preparation for the upcoming summer gets underway. State associations have finalized their contract lists, balancing the retention of seasoned international stars with the promotion of exciting young talent on rookie deals.

New South Wales

Men

The Blues enter the season with high roster stability under the guidance of a new coaching regime led by Brad Haddin. NSW suffered a minor blow with the departure of Matt Gilkes to South Australia, but this transition opens the door for younger talent to emerge. To bolster their bowling options, the Blues have signed former Western Australia pace bowler Bryce Jackson, who was squeezed off WA’s list after playing exclusively white-ball cricket. Promising former Australia Under-19 player Harjas Singh has also earned a rookie contract. Meanwhile, Blake Nikitaras has departed for Queensland as an uncontracted player, and veteran paceman Chris Tremain has officially retired.

NSW Men Squad: Charlie Anderson (R), Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins (CA), Joel Davies, Ollie Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Ryan Hadley, Liam Hatcher, Josh Hazlewood (CA), Ryan Hicks, Bryce Jackson, Riley Kingsell, Sam Konstas, Nathan Lyon (CA), Nic Maddinson, Jack Nisbet, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Will Salzmann, Tanveer Sangha, Jake Scott (R), Lachlan Shaw, Harjas Singh (R), Steven Smith (CA), Mitchell Starc (CA), Charlie Stobo, Adam Zampa (CA).

Women

The NSW Breakers face a transitional era following the retirement of legendary Australian captain Alyssa Healy. However, they have secured the services of wicketkeeper-batter Emma Manix-Geeves from Tasmania to offset the loss. Jade Allen and Kate Pelle have lost their contracts, while the squad is still awaiting confirmation on Georgia Adams’ availability due to her commitments with Hampshire in England.

NSW Women Squad: Samantha Bates, Caoimhe Bray, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Lucy Finn (R), Tara French (R), Ashleigh Gardner (CA), Elsa Hunter, Anika Learoyd, Phoebe Litchfield (CA), Katie Mack, Emma Manix-Geeves, Claire Moore, Frankie Nicklin, Ellyse Perry (CA), Tahlia Wilson.

Queensland

Men

Queensland have pulled off a major coup by luring Cameron Gannon back from Western Australia. Gannon will be a vital addition to a Bulls bowling attack that struggled with seam-bowling depth last season. To balance the roster, Queensland have omitted several players, including Gurinder Sandhu, Benji Floros, and Max Bryant. Additionally, Australia A representative Zanden Jeh has lost his contract after not featuring in a game last season. Veteran opener Usman Khawaja has also officially retired.

Queensland Men Squad: Tom Balkin, Xavier Bartlett (CA), Hugo Burdon, Jack Clayton, Cameron Gannon, Lachlan Hearne, Hayden Kerr, Marnus Labuschagne (CA), Angus Lovell, Dylan McLachlan, Michael Neser (CA), Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Jem Ryan, Jack Sinfield, Mark Steketee, Tom Straker, Mitchell Swepson, Callum Vidler, Hugh Weibgen, Tom Whitney, Jack Wildermuth, Tom Campbell (R), Steven Hogan (R), Charlie Lachmund (R), Oli Patterson (R).

Women

The Fire have omitted 35-year-old power-hitter Laura Harris, who lost her spot in Queensland’s WNCL team last summer. Ruby Strange has also left the state, relocating to Western Australia.

Queensland Women Squad: Lily Bassingthwaighte, Bonnie Berry, Lucy Bourke, Grace Collins, Sianna Ginger, Lilli Hamilton, Lucy Hamilton (CA), Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris (CA), Jess Jonassen, Charli Knott, Annie O’Neil, Grace Parsons, Georgia Redmayne, Georgia Voll (CA), Catherine White, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Mikayla Wrigley. Rookies: Aya Kato-Stafford (R), Filippa SueSee (R).

South Australia

Men

South Australia executed a massive transfer by convincing CA-contracted opener Jake Weatherald to return to Adelaide, despite him having two years remaining on his contract with Tasmania. The Redbacks also signed NSW wicketkeeper-batter Matt Gilkes to provide reliable keeping cover while Alex Carey is away on Test duty. Allrounder Noah McFadyen has been rewarded with a contract after dominating local grade cricket, and Jerrssis Wadia joins the list following a standout Big Bash League campaign. Meanwhile, Sheffield Shield-winning opener Conor McInerney and veteran batsman Daniel Drew have been omitted.

South Australia Men Squad: Wes Agar, Jordan Buckingham, Alex Carey (CA), Brendan Doggett (CA), Jake Fraser‑McGurk, Matthew Gilkes, Travis Head (CA), Henry Hunt, Hanno Jacobs, Spencer Johnson, Jake Lehmann, Ben Manenti, Nathan McAndrew, Noah McFadyen, Nathan McSweeney, Harry Nielsen, Lloyd Pope, Henry Thornton, Campbell Thompson, Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Mackenzie Harvey, Jerrssis Wadia, Jake Weatherald (CA), Thomas Brown (R), Kane Halfpenny (R), Douwtjie Hoogenboezem (R), Hayden Schiller (R).

Women

South Australia have opted for complete stability, retaining an unchanged squad for the upcoming season despite finishing fourth in the WNCL. Jemma Barsby will continue to lead the side, which features three highly experienced CA-contracted players in Tahlia McGrath, Darcie Brown, and Megan Schutt.

South Australia Women Squad: Hollie Armitage, Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown (CA), Maggie Clark (R), Emma De Broughe, Emmerson Filsell, Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Isabella Malgioglio, Tahlia McGrath (CA), Courtney Neale, Bridget Patterson, Maddie Penna, Kate Peterson, Megan Schutt (CA), Courtney Webb, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ella Wilson, Elizabeth Worthley.

Tasmania

Men

Losing Jake Weatherald to South Australia is a notable blow for Tasmania, though his potential Test commitments may have limited his availability regardless. Seamer Kieren Elliott has also departed for Western Australia. On a positive note, Ben McDermott officially returns to the contracted list after playing last season as an uncontracted player. Nikhil Chaudhary has earned a full-time contract after establishing himself across all formats last year, and Teague Wyllie has relocated from Western Australia seeking greater opportunities.

Tasmania Men Squad: Marcus Bean, Gabe Bell, Jackson Bird, Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jake Doran, Nathan Ellis (CA), Brad Hope, Caleb Jewell, Matthew Kuhnemann (CA), Raf MacMillian, Caelan Maladay, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Lawrence Neil-Smith, Mitch Owen, Will Prestwidge, Nivethan Radhakrishnan, Jordan Silk, Billy Stanlake, Tim Ward, Beau Webster (CA), Teague Wyllie, Kasey Barton (R), Zac Curtain (R), Aidan O’Connor (R), Nitesh Samuel (R), William Taylor (R).

Women

Tasmania have made major moves by signing England international allrounder Alice Davidson-Richards from Surrey as their overseas player. They have also recruited former NSW leading run-scorer Kate Pelle and former Victoria player of the year Ella Hayward. Emma Manix-Geeves has departed for NSW, while Amy Smith has missed out on a contract.

Tasmania Women Squad: Nicola Carey (CA), Alice Davidson-Richards, Maisy Gibson, Ella Hayward, Ruth Johnston, Sara Kennedy, Lizelle Lee, Caity Mair, Kate Pelle, Tabatha Saville, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Courtney Sippel, Lauren Smith, Naomi Stalenberg, Rachel Trenaman, Elyse Villani, Callie Wilson, Ava Curtis (R), Mia Barwick (R).

Victoria

Men

Victoria have largely kept their Shield runner-up squad intact. The most significant development is Matt Short’s decision to forgo a state contract to pursue freelance global T20 opportunities, although he remains fully available to represent Victoria in Shield and One-Day Cup matches when not playing overseas. Glenn Maxwell is also open to representing the state in one-day matches despite retiring from ODI cricket and not holding a CA contract. Xavier Crone and Callum Stow have missed out on contract offers but remain in contention for selection, while Jai Lemire has moved interstate.

Victoria Men Squad: Austin Anlezark, Liam Blackford, Scott Boland (CA), Dylan Brasher, Ashley Chandrasinghe, Harry Dixon, Sam Elliott, Peter Handscomb, Sam Harper, Marcus Harris, Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Cam McClure, David Moody, Todd Murphy (CA), Fergus O’Neill, Oliver Peake, Mitch Perry, Tyler Pearson, Tom Rogers, Will Sutherland, Doug Warren, Harry Hoekstra (R), Tom Paddington (R), Aryan Sharma (R).

Women

Former national captain Meg Lanning has elected to transition to a freelance status to play overseas at various stages of the summer. Ella Hayward and Sasha Moloney have moved to Tasmania, and Sophie Reid was not offered a contract. However, bowler Tayla Vlaeminck returns to the Victorian state list after losing her CA contract.

Victoria Women Squad: Ira Aery, Sophie Day, Samara Dulvin, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth (CA), Hasrat Gill, Olivia Henry, Milly Illingworth, Bronte Leishman (R), Rhys McKenna, Sophie Molineux (CA), Indigo Noble, Mia Perrin, Georgia Prestwidge, Zoe Samuel, Molly Strano, Annabel Sutherland (CA), Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham (CA).

Western Australia

Men

Western Australia had to manage their salary cap to accommodate pacemen Jhye Richardson and Lance Morris after they lost their central CA contracts. They have added seamer Kieran Elliott from Tasmania to bolster their pace stocks. However, Bryce Jackson and promising young batsman Teague Wyllie have missed out on contracts. Cameron Gannon, WA’s player of the season last year, has returned to Queensland due to family reasons.

Western Australia Men Squad: Cameron Bancroft, Mahli Beardman, Simon Budge (R), Hilton Cartwright, Cooper Connolly, Brody Couch, Kieran Elliott, Albert Esterhuysen (R), Sam Fanning, Jayden Goodwin, Cameron Green (CA), Aaron Hardie, Liam Haskett, Josh Inglis (CA), Will Malajczuk, Mitchell Marsh (CA), Tom Murray, Lance Morris, Joel Paris, Jordan Quiggin (R), Jhye Richardson, Corey Rocchiccioli, Ashton Turner, Corey Wasley (R), Sam Whiteman.

Women

WA have recruited pace bowler Ruby Strange from Queensland after her strong showings for the Perth Scorchers in the WBBL. Left-arm spinner Charis Bekker has departed state cricket to pursue higher education in the United States. Young star Chloe Ainsworth has been upgraded to a CA central contract, joining international teammates Heather Graham, Alana King, and Beth Mooney.

Western Australia Women Squad: Chloe Ainsworth (CA), Zoe Britcliffe, Mathilda Carmichael, Maddy Darke, Amy Edgar, Heather Graham (CA), Mikayla Hinkley, Ebony Hoskin, Alana King (CA), Shay Manolini, Rebecca McGrath, Ines McKeon, Lilly Mills, Beth Mooney (CA), Taneale Peschel, Chloe Piparo, Ruby Strange, Maddie White, Tegan Williamson, Chloe Bartholomew (R).