Alyssa Healy will lead the Australia Women’s cricket team in their upcoming white-ball series against the West Indies in October. This series will consist of three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Regular captain Meg Lanning, who has been sidelined from international cricket since May due to medical reasons, will continue to miss out on the action and is likely to make her return through domestic cricket.
The squad selected for both the ODI and T20I series remains the same, with just one change: Grace Harris will be replaced by Alana King in the ODIs. Ellyse Perry, who missed the final ODI against Ireland earlier this year due to an injury, is set to return to action alongside Healy.
The Australia Women’s Team Doctor, Dr. Pip Inge, provided an update on Meg Lanning’s condition, stating, “Meg is progressing well but remains unavailable for competitive cricket. No date has been set for Meg’s return to play; however, we anticipate a gradual return through domestic cricket. CA medical staff will continue to work closely with Meg, and an update on her availability will be provided in due course.”
National selector Shawn Flegler expressed the team’s support for Meg Lanning, saying, “Although currently unavailable for selection, Meg remains an integral part of our team, and we’ll continue to support her throughout her return to play program.”
The Australia Women’s cricket team will look to put up a strong performance under the leadership of Alyssa Healy in the upcoming series against the West Indies as they prepare for future international challenges.
