Now Lauren Cheatle is back on track after a recall to Australia’s one-day squad for the series against New Zealand and she's looking to hit 2019 for a six.

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From the fields of the Highlands to being a member of the Australian Women's One Day International cricket squad, Cheatle has overcome injury adversities in her career and is now looking forward to a rejuvenating series.

"It felt absolutely incredible to be picked for the squad," Cheatle said.

"It was a complete surprise, I didn't think I was in the running for it. I'm really over the moon and completely rapt for the opportunity."

By her side from the beginning, Lauren's mum Sandy Cheatle had a delayed notice of the news. 

"I called my mum first but she didn't pick up straight away," Cheatle said.

"She was at work so when she eventually called me back, she was really excited for me.

"She burst out in tears and when your mum cries, you cry. So we were both crying and it was a really special moment."

After suffering a debilitating back stress fracture and a shoulder reconstruction, she can't wait to make this series against New Zealand a positive one. 

"I think to get on the field would be really incredible," Cheatle said.

"I haven't played in an Australian set-up in around two years, so to get back on the grass would be really special but if that doesn't happen, then just to be a part of a successful series would be really amazing.

"It's taken a fair bit of work and time to get my body back to fighting form.

"I think through my support network, family and friends and cricket NSW and Australia I got through that injury period.

"They kept me interested and I'm really excited I've had an injury-free season.

"That was pretty much my goal for this season, to complete all my games without injury and I've done that so I can't ask for much more."

The 20-year-old had a strong Summer playing with the New South Wales Breakers and claimed 2-24 and a career best 4-42 in successive Player of the Match performances against South Australia and the ACT. She's looking to take that momentum further into 2019. 

"There's an ashes series coming up in England which would be amazing to be a part of," Cheatle said.

"But my 2019 goal is not to look too far ahead of this series I'm apart of now and try and put my best foot forward for any further selections."

Cheatle travels the world for her passion, but no matter where her sport takes her she'll always be a Highlander. 

"I try and go back to the Southern Highlands as much as possible," Cheatle said.

"I went back to my primary school not that long ago. 

"Everyone was behind me and I can still remember playing in the school yard with the boys.

"I definitely haven't forgotten about home and I think about it all the time. I just want to thank everyone in the Southern Highlands and Bowral, in particular, for all their messages and well wishes.

"I do receive them and I really appreciate them."