Australia women's stand in captain Tahlia McGrath won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Sunday.
Australia will miss Alyssa Healy as she had an "acute injury to her right foot". The skipper arrived in crutches for the clash a
Healy, who pulled up during Friday's fixture against Pakistan while attempting a single, hobbled off the field with an "acute injury to her right foot". The skipper arrived in crutches for the clash against India in Sharjah, as per ICC.
Injuries to key players like skipper Alyssa Healy and pacer Tayla Vlaeminck may see Australia make changes to their squad for the back end of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
Australia clinched its 14th consecutive win in the Women's T20 World Cup without breaking a sweat following a comprehensive 9-wicket win over Pakistan on Friday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The tournament will be starting from October 3 onwards. The defending champion Aussies will kickstart the tournament against Sri Lanka in Sharjah on October 5.
India will begin their T20 World Cup campaign against New Zealand on October 4 at Dubai International Stadium. Before the tournament, India will play warm-up matches against the West Indies and South Africa.
Australia has unveiled a dynamic squad for the Women's T20 World Cup in the UAE, with captain Alyssa Healy at the helm. The team features a strong mix of pace and spin options, including fast bowlers Darcie Brown and Tayla Vlaeminck, who are set to make their debut together in a senior women
Australia captain Alyssa Healy admitted that Jess Jonassen still has a chance to force her way into their 15-player squad for the Women's T20 World Cup.
The tournament is set to take place from October 3 to 20 this year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to make decision on alternative venue for the tournament, with the UAE being considered as a favourite. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently declined a
With the top honour, Sutherland became the fifth player from Australia to win the ICC Women's Player of the Month Award after Alyssa Healy, Rachael Haynes, Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner.