Basketball legend Lauren Jackson named in World Cup squad after 12 year absence

• Jackson, 41, selected in 12-woman squad for World Cup in September
• Hall of Famer made Opals squad age 14 and retired in 2016 due to injury

Basketball legend Lauren Jackson will suit up for her fifth World Cup after a 12 year absence, making her return to the national team. The 41-year old has been included in a 12-strong Opals team for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup which gets underway in Sydney on September 22.

Retiring from international basketball nine years ago, Jackson's last World Cup appearance was in 2010. The four-time Olympic medallist and three-time WNBA MVP had a dominant and decorated two-decade career across the globe until she was forced into retirement in March 2016 due to a persistent knee injury.