The Australian women’s cricket team has suffered a major setback ahead of their clash against their arch-rivals in the ODI World Cup. Englandcaptain Alyssa Healy Has been ruled out of the match after suffering a minor calf strain during a training session on Saturday. His absence is a big blow for the defending champions, who have been in dominant form throughout the tournament.
Big blow for Australia
cricket australia It was confirmed on Tuesday that Healy’s injury will be re-assessed this weekend, with him expected to return for the final league match against South Africa. Australia head coach Shelley Nitschke Expressed disappointment at Healy’s untimely injury but remained confident in the team’s ability to adapt.
“It’s really unfortunate for Miz [Healy]But we know we have some options. It’s double – it’s a huge loss for us because she is our captain and has been in great form and scoring two centuries in a row. But we talk a lot about our depth and this is an opportunity for others to step up.” Nitschke said in Indore on Tuesday.
Nitschke stressed the importance of team flexibility in a long tournament, saying, “That’s why you bring in 15 players – so that when things like this arise they can be absorbed. Although it’s not ideal, we’re confident we have the players to cover that gap.”
Star all-rounder to lead Australia in clash against England
In case Healy is unavailable, Tahlia McGrath Will play the role of captain for the important match against England. The all-rounder has been Australia’s deputy since 2023 and has previously led the team in limited-overs matches, earning praise for his calm and balanced leadership.
Known for his all-round ability, McGrath is often seen as one of the key pillars of the current Australian setup. His tactical nous as well as his ability to contribute with both bat and ball make him a natural fit to lead the team in Healy’s absence.
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Georgia Vol likely to step in for Alyssa Healy
rising star georgia volume He is the frontrunner to replace Healy in the playing eleven. Nitschke described him as an “obvious choice” but said the final decision would depend on team balance and matchups.
“Georgia Woll is here and has played that role before. We will sit down today and make sure we get our combinations right before finalizing the playing XI.” Nitschke added.
Woll, who impressed on her ODI debut by scoring a century in only her second match, has been practicing for long periods at the nets. He faced both pace and spin at the Holkar Stadium, even practicing scoop shots to counter England’s left-arm spinners. linsey smith,
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