Alyssa Healy has been ruled out of Australia’s World Cup clash against England, with the in-form opener suffering a calf injury a little over a week out from the finals.

Officials have confirmed Healy suffered a minor strain while training on Saturday, with the captain now fighting to be fit for Australia’s final-round game against South Africa.

Tahlia McGrath will captain the Australian team in Healy’s absence, while Beth Mooney will take the gloves. Georgia Voll is expected to come into the XI.

Healy’s injury could not have come at a more frustrating time for the 34-year-old.

She missed the semi-final of last year’s Twenty20 World Cup with a foot injury, before Australia were ultimately knocked out by South Africa.

Foot and knee issues then ruined her summer, including Australia’s c

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