Three new faces in Australian line up for Ashes tour

Queenslander Sally Cooper is among three new faces in the Australian women's cricket team to tour England next month for the Ashes.

Cooper, who starred in this year's national final, joins New South Wales debutant Lisa Sthalekar and fellow Blues batter Michelle Goszko who returns after a three year break. Head coach Stephen Jenkin says Australia hopes to clinch both the Test and one-day series during the tour starting on June 18.

Team: Belinda Clark (c) NSW; Karen Rolton (v-c) SA; Louise Broadfoot VIC; Sally Cooper QLD; Avril Fahey WA; Cathryn Fitzpatrick VIC; Michelle Goszko NSW; Julie Hayes NSW; Lisa Keightley NSW; Olivia Magno SA; Therese McGregor NSW; Charmaine Mason VIC; Julia Price QLD; Lisa Sthalekar NSW.