Australian leg-spinner Amanda-Jade Wellington shared a selfie with renowned Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh during his concert in Adelaide. The cricketer appeared on stage during Dosanjh's Aura 2025 tour stop at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena on November 5. Wellington expressed her surprise at the opportunity on social media, where the picture received widespread attention. The 28-year-old cricketer made her international debut in 2016 and has represented Australia in 14 ODIs, eight T20Is, and one Test match, collecting 18 and 10 wickets respectively in the limited-overs formats. She last played for Australia in March 2022. Wellington recently participated in the 2025 T20 Spring Challenge for Adelaide Strikers, taking three wickets in four matches. The encounter highlighted Dosanjh's growing popularity beyond Indian audiences, resonating with fans from different countries.
Wellington's Career and Upcoming WBBL Season
Wellington has been a consistent performer for Adelaide Strikers in the Women's Big Bash League, appearing in 142 matches across 10 seasons. She has taken 157 wickets at an economical rate of 6.78. In the recent 2025 T20 Spring Challenge, she claimed three wickets in four games with an economy of 7.60 and contributed 53 runs at a strike rate of 143.24, though Adelaide finished eighth with just one victory. The 2025 WBBL season is scheduled to begin on November 9, where Wellington will aim to continue her valuable contributions. Meanwhile, Australia's national team was recently eliminated from the Women's World Cup 2025 semi-finals by India in Navi Mumbai after winning six of seven group matches.
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