When it comes to women’s cricket, no team has dominated the international stage. AustraliaWith several World Cup titles in both ODI and T20 formats, Australians have created a legacy of excellence supported by stability, depth and an unmatched winning mentality. Like with the experience of veterans Elis peri And the rise of young talent such as Bath Muni Fobe Lichfield And Georgia woleThe ICC Women’s World Cup seemed to be a formidable as usual in Australia’s squad in 2025.
However, a few days before the tournament started in India, the team suffered a major setback. Dynamic all-rounder Grace Harris Due to injury, the defendant champions have been forced to make late changes in their plans.
Injury ends Grace Harris’s World Cup dream
Harris maintains a calf tension during the third ODI match India On Saturday, in Delhi, an encounter that won the hosts by 43 runs to win the series 2–1. Harris was eager to seal his mark before the World Cup, making his first ODI appearance since March 2024. Unfortunately, his return decreased as he launched during the fielding innings.
The medical scan confirmed the injury, dropping him out of the tournament. Harris will now return to Australia for rehabilitation, with shifting towards recovering for time to focus his focus Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) It starts on 9 November. The mid-order is known for its explosive batting and the absence of off-spin, Harris leaves a noticeable difference in the balance of Australia.
Reported for Harris
To fill the zero, Cricket Australia to work Heather Graham As a replacement. All -rounder will visit India after all -rounder’s specialty Western AustraliaThe first two women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) Games.
Graham is part of Australia’s setup since 2019, offering seam bowling options with a useful batting contribution. While she has not been a regular starter, her domestic form has often placed her on the radar of the selectors. His inclusion provides stability to the squad and ensures that Australia maintains its all -round depth in the World Cup.
Preparations for World Cup continue
Despite the shock of injury, Australia will continue preparations with a fixed warm-up struggle against England in Bengaluru on 28 September. Defending champions will then launch their World Cup campaign against New Zealand on 1 October at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
Australia Squad for Women’s World Cup 2025 (updated):
Elisa Heli (C), Darcy Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Foebe Litchfield, Tahhalia McGrath, Sophie Molinx, Beth Muni, Elisi Perry, Megan Shoott, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wal, Georgia Vol, Georgia Vol, Georgia Vol
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