The ODI Women's World Cup 2025 is all set to begin from September 30 to November 2. The Australians will attempt to defend their title and will begin their campaign on October 1 by playing a clash against the New Zealand Women's team
Alyssa Healy (Pic: ICC)
Ahead of the ODI Women's World Cup 2025, defending champions Australia have announced their 15-member squad for the marquee event.
The ODI Women's World Cup 2025 is all set to begin from September 30 to November 2. The Australians will attempt to defend their title and will begin their campaign on October 1 by playing a clash against the New Zealand Women's team.
As the event is about to begin, Australia have received a massive boost, with their spinner Sophie Molineux about to be fit. Along with her, Georgia Wareham has also recovered from the injury that forced her to leave the Women's Hundred league. The duo is all set to lead the side's spin attack in the event.
Molineux is yet to recover completely and will likely miss the ODI series against Team India, which is scheduled to be played just before the global showpiece.
"Sophie Molineux is progressing well in her return from a knee injury, and we anticipate she'll be available for the World Cup. Georgia Wareham is also back to full training following her adductor injury during the Hundred," Australia physio Kate Beerworth said as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.
Alyssa Healy has been appointed the skipper of the Australian pack. Earlier, she sustained a foot injury during the Ashes last year, and recently made her return to the action.
The 35-year-old bounced back by playing a knock of an unbeaten 137 runs, which came in just 85 balls, while playing against India A.
"A World Cup in India is one of cricket's biggest assignments, but we believe this group is up for the challenge. The valuable experience the squad has gained from several sub-continent tours in recent years, as well as exposure through the Women's Premier League, will be beneficial in tackling the unique demands of Indian conditions," national selector, Shawn Flegler said.
"The extended nature of an ODI World Cup can be a challenge, and we believe this group has the depth and versatility to meet those demands," he added.
Australia squad for the ODI Women's World Cup 2025: Alyssa Healy (capt), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.
(With ANI Inputs)
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