Georgia Wareham Profile - Cricket Player Australia | Stats

Here is a detailed profile of Georgia Wareham:

Basic Information:

• Full Name: Georgia Lee Wareham
• Nickname: Wolfie
• Born: April 26, 1999
• Birthplace: Terang, Victoria, Australia
• Height: 5' 7" (170 cm)
• Batting Style: Right-hand bat
• Bowling Style: Right-arm leg break
• Role: Bowler (Leg-spinner), All-rounder

Inspired by individual Victorian and Australian Shane Warne as a kid, Wareham also became a World Cup hero for her country in the T20 format. Having established herself as Australia's best option legspinner she starred in the 2018 T20 World Cup win in the Caribbean, taking 2 for 11 in the final against England and producing a vital direct hit run out.

Two years later in Australia's T20 World Cup win on home soil, she played a pivotal part in the pool stage taking 3 for 17 against New Zealand to guarantee Australia qualified for the semi-final.

Wareham made her Test debut in 2021 against India yet injury would save her out of international cricket for year and a half when she experienced a burst ACL fielding in the WBBL. Such was the faith in her of the selectors that she was recalled for the 2023 T20 World Cup in South Africa on the back of little cricket, and her more extensive standing in the game implied by a WPL deal with Gujarat Giants.

Wareham answered with 3 for 20 in her comeback match against Bangladesh and has been a regular in T20Is and ODIs since, which included a one-day best of 3 for 23 against India in Mumbai. Her batting has grown, as well, and she was Melbourne Renegades third-most noteworthy run-scorer in the 2023-24 WBBL then made a maiden international fifty in a T20I against Bangladesh.

Wareham experienced childhood in Mortlake, two-and-half hours west of Melbourne, and learned the game playing with her brother Jordan in the backyard. She created playing men's cricket in the locale before moving into Victoria's world class pathway framework

Domestic Teams:

• Victoria (State Team)
• Melbourne Renegades (WBBL)

International Career:

• ODI Debut: October 18, 2018, against Pakistan
• T20I Debut: September 29, 2018, against New Zealand
• Jersey Number: 33 (for Australia)

Career Highlights:

• T20 World Cup Success: Wareham has been a key member of the Australian women's team that won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2020.
• Effective Leg-spinner: Her leg-spin bowling has been crucial in limited-overs formats, often controlling the middle overs and providing key breakthroughs.
• Fielding: Known for her athleticism in the field, Georgia Wareham is also a sharp fielder with quick reflexes.

Notable Achievements:

• Part of Australia’s back-to-back T20 World Cup-winning teams.
• Praised for her calm temperament and match-winning performances, particularly in high-pressure situations.

Injuries:

• Wareham has faced some injury setbacks, including a serious ACL injury in late 2021 that kept her out for an extended period, but she has worked on her recovery and returned to form.

Personal Life:

• Georgia Wareham hails from a small town in Victoria and has been passionate about cricket from a young age. She has gained a reputation as a hardworking and grounded individual.

Wareham’s combination of leg-spin, lower-order batting, and fielding make her an essential player in Australia's squad.