Leg-spinner Wareham last featured for her country in October 2021, having sustained a major ACL injury. Lanning completes her comeback following a period of time away from cricket for personal reasons
Georgia Wareham is in line to play her first international game for 15 months after being selected in Australia's squad for the T20 World Cup.
Leg-spinner Wareham last featured for her country in October 2021, having sustained a major ACL injury.
She recently returned to action for her state side, Victoria, however - and has been picked in the 15-strong group which will play warmup matches against Pakistan and then fly to South Africa for their title defence.
Georgia Wareham is in the Australia squad for the T20 World Cup [Getty Images]
Meg Lanning returns to captain the team [Getty Images]
Wareham is joined in the squad by Meg Lanning, who completes her comeback following a period of time away from cricket for personal reasons. Lanning retains the captaincy.
"Seeing Meg and Georgia back in action for Victoria has been exciting," national selector Shawn Flegler said.
"Both bring a wealth of experience to the group, which is always crucial during major tournaments.
AUSTRALIA SQUAD FOR PAKISTAN SERIES & T20 WORLD CUPMeg Lanning, Alyssa Healy, Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham
"Georgia in particular, has had a tough run of injuries, but she's shown a great deal of resilience and her return is a real boost for the side."
Alyssa Healy is included, with the wicketkeeper-batter expected to be fit after a a calf strain. Jess Jonassen is picked following a minor hamstring issue on the tour of India.
Amanda-Jade Wellington and Phoebe Litchfield are among the women to miss out on a place.