At the age of 41, Lauren Jackson is competing in the World Cup with Australia

Lauren Jackson’s much-anticipated return to Australia’s national team is official, After an absence of 10 years. At 41, he will play his fifth World Cup at home (September 22 – October 1 in Sydney).

The work is worth it. Ten months after her return to the game, Lauren Jackson was called up by coach Sandy Brandello as one of 12 players selected for the Australian national team. An emotional return for the former world basketball star and four-time WNBA MVP.

“There were a lot of emotions when Sandy called me, I cried a little bit to be honest. I was too emotional to talk about it. I didn’t think I would represent Australia again. I worked hard and honestly didn’t know if my body was going to withstand such an intense training regime, but it did and I did well. I feel. The age difference disappears when I’m on the pitch. I believe in this team and what we can achieve. If I can play a part in taking us to the podium, the hard work is worth it,” he told Australia’s Associated Press.

In addition to Jackson, the team is loaded with international experience with Allen (New York Liberty), McGegor (Seattle Storm), Whitcomb (New York Liberty), Wallace (Atlanta Dream) and Talbot (Seattle) currently playing in the WNBA. Having won silver in 2018, bronze in 2014 and gold in 2006, the Opals will be hoping to add a medal to their World Cup collection.

Placed in Group C with Les Bleues, the Australians will also play against Serbia, Japan, Mali and Canada in the group stage.

Australia exam : Bec Allen, Sara Blicavs, Darcee Garbin, Cayla George, Lauren Jackson, Ezi Magbegor, Tess Madgen, Anneli Maley, Steph Talbot, Marianna Tolo, Kristy Wallace, Sami Whitcomb.