Australia have been dealt a blow ahead of their upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 fixture against England on Wednesday, with captain Alyssa Healy sidelined after sustaining a minor calf strain during a training session last Saturday.
She will continue to be evaluated ahead of Australia’s final group-stage fixture versus South Africa, scheduled for Saturday, 25th October. In her absence, Tahlia McGrath will step in to lead the side. Australia have already sealed their semi-final spot at the tournament.
Healy has been in sparkling touch throughout the tournament, anchoring the batting for her team. She leads Australia’s run-scoring so far, amassing 294 runs in the competition from four games, as per the ICC website.
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