Australia names 15-strong Women's Ashes squad, including 19-year-old Phoebe Litchfield

Phoebe Litchfield has played five white-ball internationals for Australia — now she has been named in the Women's Ashes squad. (Getty Images: Cricket Australia/Albert Perez)

Australia has named a squad of 15 for the upcoming Women's Ashes in England, including 19-year-old rising star Phoebe Litchfield.

The Australian team will be seeking to retain the Women's Ashes following the successful defence of the Women's T20 World Cup last month.

The squad, led by skipper Meg Lanning, also includes former Irish international Kim Garth who made her debut for Australia in the lead-up to last month's tournament.

The series will start on June 22 with the Test match at Trent Bridge, and conclude on July 18 with the third of three ODIs, following three T20 internationals.

Australian national selector Shawn Flegler said: "We've been fortunate to have a consistent side across all formats over the past couple of years and as a result we have selected a similar group to the squad which won the T20 World Cup title in February."

Meg Lanning (right) and her squad will be hoping to retain the Women's Ashes when the series gets underway in June. (Getty Images: Mark Evans)

"Phoebe Litchfield has taken her game to the next level in the past 12 months, we view her as a long-term player for Australia and it's pleasing to reward her progress with selection in an Ashes squad."

The Australia A-team will also play a six-match series against England A, beginning with a three-match T20 series at Loughborough, followed by three one-day matches.

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The squad includes fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck, who has been recovering from a stress fracture of the foot.

"The nature of concurrent tours also offers flexibility and allows players to be available for, and cross over into, both squads, whether it be from a preparation perspective or to provide an opportunity at international level," Flegler said.

"Tayla Vlaeminck is progressing in her rehabilitation and is working back towards full bowling fitness.  She is a highly regarded talent and is certainly part of our plans moving forward."

Women's Ashes squad:

Meg Lanning (C), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alyssa Healy, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham.

Australia A squad:

Maitlan Brown, Lauren Cheatle, Maddy Darke, Heather Graham, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Charli Knott, Kate Peterson, Courtney Sippel, Tayla Vlaeminck, Courtney Webb, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tahlia Wilson.