australia women have unveiled their squads for the upcoming home multi-format series against IndiaSetting the stage for a blockbuster competition that blends change with experience. The tour, comprising three T20s, three ODIs and a one-off Test, will present a full-spectrum challenge as Australia balance plans for the future with the closing chapter of one of its greatest leaders. Alyssa Healy.
The T20I leg of the series will be played on February 15, 19 and 21, followed by ODI matches on February 24, February 27 and March 1. The tour will conclude with a solitary Test starting on March 6, adding red-ball context to a rivalry that has become highly competitive in recent years.
Sophie Molineux begins new era as captain
In an important leadership call, Sophie Molineux Australia Women’s all-format captain has been appointed by Cricket Australia. Molineux will lead the team during the T20I series, which will mark the beginning of her captaincy journey at the international level.
However, the ODI and Test captaincy will return to Healy, who is set to take charge for the last time before stepping away from international cricket. The decision ensures continuity and gives the experienced wicketkeeper-batsman a fitting farewell on home soil, where many of his most iconic moments have occurred.
Squad composition reflects balance and intent
Australia’s T20I team has a strong mix of power and versatility beth mooneygrace harrisAnd Ashley Gardner Whereas, building the batting corps darcy brown And Georgia Wareham Provide speed and spin options. the return of Nicola Carey There is depth in both batting and seam-bowling resources in all white-ball formats.
For longer formats, experience takes center stage. elise perry, Annabel SutherlandAnd Tahlia McGrath Lead ODI and Test teams alongside rising stars Phoebe LichfieldWho has recently been cleared to feature despite his WPL campaign being cut short due to a quad injury.
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Key talking points from the selection table
The return of Nicola Carey is a big positive, with the all-rounder earning his first international call-up after 2022 after impressive domestic performances. teenage fast bowler lucy hamiltonAt just 19, she has been rewarded for her first Test selection and could make her Perth debut, a sign of Australia’s investment in youth for the longer format. At the same time, the selectors have taken tough decisions. experienced seamer megan shutt Out of ODI team as a leg spinner alana king T20Is have been excluded from the setup, underlining the competitive depth within Australian cricket.
Australia T20I team: Sophie Molineux (captain), Ashley Gardner (vice-captain), Tahlia McGrath (vice-captain), Darcy Brown, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Phoebe Lichfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Woll, Georgia Wareham.
Australia ODI team: Alyssa Healy (captain), Sophie Molineux (vice-captain), Darcy Brown, Nicola Carey, Ashley Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Lichfield, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Woll, Georgia Wareham.
Australia Test Team: Alyssa Healy (captain), Sophie Molineux (vice-captain), Darcey Brown, Ashley Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Alana King, Phoebe Lichfield, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Woll, Georgia Wareham.
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