While keen cricket fans will be turning their attentions to The Gabba cricket ground in Brisbane on Thursday morning for the first Ashes test, those with a somewhat more passing interest in the sport might be more interested in seeing how the first ladies of cricket dress for the occasion.
Which is why FEMAIL have put together a handy guide on some of the Australian cricket WAGs to watch out for.
From a professional Ironwoman in Candice Warner to a TV journalist, event manager and childhood sweethearts, here’s what you need to know about the women behind Australia’s stars in advance of the test today (Thursday).
While keen cricket fans will be turning their attentions to The Gabba cricket ground for the first Ashes test, those with a more passing interest in the sport might be more interested in seeing how the first ladies of cricket dress for the occasion (pictured left: Pat Cummins and Becky Boston, pictured right: Usman Khawaja and Rachel McLellan)
FEMAIL has put together a list of the cricketing WAGs to watch out for (pictured: Rachel McLellan)
Rebecca Marsh (pictured) works for Seven News as a journalist, while also being a mother to her young son, Austin
As one of the most recent WAGs to get engaged, the uber glamorous events and marketing manager, Rachel McLellan – partner of 30-year-old cricketing star, Usman Khawaja – is a mainstay at cricket matches and events, cheering on her partner
Rachel (pictured with Usman) lives a fast-paced life between their new home in Brisbane and far-flung trips abroad – she recently celebrated her 22nd birthday
RACHEL MCLELLAN
The pair got engaged in New York last year (pictured)
As one of the most recent WAGs to get engaged, the uber glamorous events and marketing manager, Rachel McLellan – partner of 30-year-old cricketing star, Usman Khawaja – is a mainstay at cricket matches and events, cheering on her partner.
The pair – who got engaged while in New York last year and will marry in April next year – live a fast-paced life between their new home in Brisbane and far-flung trips abroad.
Rachel’s Instagram profile depicts someone with a keen interest in fashion and the outdoors.
She recently celebrated her 22nd birthday and hosted a bridal party for her upcoming wedding, which included friends, Erin Holland, and her sister, Christy.
Rachel met Usman through mutual friends two years ago, and he has described her as ‘a lovely girl’. The pair have also recently got a dog, who is called Le Bron.
Rachel (right) met Usman (left) through mutual friends two years ago, and he has described her as ‘a lovely girl’. The pair have also recently got a dog, who is called Le Bron
DANI WILLIS
As the future wife of the Australian captain, Steve Smith, Dani Willis has an important role to play among the WAGs.
But she also has plenty of her own things going on too. The 26-year-old is a talented law graduate who met the Australian captain at a bar during the first season of the Big Bash League, during the summer of 2011-12.
Dani recently graduated from Sydney’s Macquarie University, where she studied for a combined commerce and law degree – and since then she has been celebrating her recent engagement with family and friends.
The 26-year-old is also a keen sportswoman herself – she played water polo at university and regularly posts pictures of herself living an outdoors-y life.
As the future wife of the Australian captain, Steve Smith, Dani Willis (pictured) has an important role to play among the WAGs – however, she has plenty of her own things going on too – she recently graduated with a law degree
Dani recently graduated from Sydney’s Macquarie University, where she studied for a combined commerce and law degree – and since then she has been celebrating her recent engagement with family and friends
The 26-year-old is also a keen sportswoman herself – she played water polo at university and regularly posts pictures of herself living an outdoors-y life
She also regularly shares photos with her partner (pictured)
The pair got engaged in New York last year (pictured there)
REBECCA MARSH
The partner of cricketing star, Shaun Marsh, Rebecca Marsh is one busy WAG.
Between being a mother to the couple’s young son, Austin, working for Seven News and cheering on her partner, the TV personality makes it all look easy – and glamorous.
Rebecca’s Instagram profile showcases days at the Races, champagne-fuelled parties and nights out with girlfriends in London, alongside regular mum snaps and gruelling workout sessions at her local F45 studio.
Rebecca, 28, recently travelled to India with Shaun and baby Austin, where they cheered on Dad at the Australian Test tour.
‘I think everyone can tell you all these things to prepare you but until you actually have a baby, you don’t know what it’s like,’ the WAG said recently of motherhood.
‘They’re like a permanent attachment to you. So Austin’s my little sidekick and he goes everywhere with me.’
Rebecca Marsh is busy being a mother, partner and working – she recently travelled to India to cheer on her partner, Shaun Marsh (both pictured)
Rebecca’s Instagram profile showcases days at the Races, champagne-fuelled parties and nights out with girlfriends in London, alongside regular mum snaps and gruelling workout sessions at her local F45 studio
CANDICE WARNER
As one of the more famous women among the WAGs, Candice Warner – wife of David Warner – is famous on the cricket scene and elsewhere.
As a professional Ironwoman, qualified lifesaver and model, Candice, 32, married David Warner in 2015 – they have since had their first daughter in 2014 and their second in 2016.
Not one to rest on her sporting laurels, Candice recently took part in the Gold Coast marathon, which she completed in 3 hours 46 minutes and 36 seconds.
She regularly shares photos on Instagram of her family life, as well as her sporting endeavours.
As one of the more famous women among the WAGs, Candice Warner – wife of David Warner (both pictured) – is famous on the cricket scene and elsewhere
As a professional Ironwoman, qualified lifesaver and model, Candice, 32, married David Warner in 2015 (pictured) – they have since had their first daughter in 2014 and their second in 2016
Not one to rest on her sporting laurels, Candice (pictured) recently took part in the Gold Coast marathon, which she completed in 3 hours 46 minutes and 36 seconds
BECKY BOSTON
Pat Cummins’s girlfriend, Becky Boston, might have divided loyalties throughout the Ashes.
Despite her Instagram profile saying she is originally from Yorkshire in England, the Sydney-based lady will be cheering on her partner, Pat Cummins in Brisbane on Thursday.
Becky’s profile shows someone who is clearly enjoying the Aussie lifestyle. Among her photos are snaps of trips to Fraser Island, the east Coast and her home in Clovelly, Sydney.
Pat Cummins’s girlfriend, Becky Boston (both pictured), might have divided loyalties throughout the Ashes – her Instagram profile says she is originally from Yorkshire
Becky’s profile shows someone who is clearly enjoying the Aussie lifestyle (pictured)
Among her photos are snaps of trips to Fraser Island, the east Coast and her home in Clovelly, Sydney
She has also attended glamorous red carpet events with her partner (pictured)
Alyssa Healey (pictured) is one half of the cricketing power couple of Mitchell Starc and Alyssa Healy – the pair originally met as nine-year-olds and romance blossomed at a later date
ALYSSA HEALEY
Mitchell Starc isn’t the only professional cricketer in his household. His partner, Alyssa Healy, is also a superstar in the sport.
The 27-year-old, who made her international debut in 2010, after making her debut for the senior New South Wales team in the 2007–08 season.
The cricketing power couple tied the knot in 2016, at a waterfront location in Sydney, with several of Mitchell Starc’s New South Wales teammates attending.
Alyssa’s Instagram post from the day included the caption: ‘Marry your best friend’, as the couple looked blissfully happy posing on a beach.
The couple’s love story is like a fairy tale. After they first met as nine-year-olds playing against each other in the Northern District Junior Cricket Association, they later shared wicket-keeping duties in a representative under-11s team coached by Mitchell’s father, Paul.
They played together for some six years before Alyssa moved into women’s cricket, their friendship strong long before romance blossomed.
She is certain to be present at possible at the Ashes.