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Cricket Australia have officially announced the An International Women’s Day (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) squads for the much-anticipated Women’s Ashes series, scheduled to start in January 2025. The series will culminate with a one-off Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 2, 2025.
Team leadership and key players
Alicia Healy She will continue to captain the Australian team in both formats, despite a recent knee concern that could force her to retire from groundskeeping duties. Tahlia McGrath She is promoted to vice-captain, demonstrating the team’s confidence in her leadership abilities. The team includes fundamental players such as Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schuttand Annabel Sutherland. These players are expected to play important roles with their versatile skills, contributing with both bat and ball.
Emerging and recurring talent
An exciting addition to both teams is Complete Georgiawhose recent performances, especially in his debut series against India, have earned him a spot. Grace Harris will feature only in the T20I team, bringing her aggressive batting style, while alana rey will join the ODIs, adding depth to the spin department.
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Sophie Molineux gets lost
The announcement, however, comes with the shadow of injuries. Sofia MolineuxKnown for her all-round abilities, she will miss the series due to a knee injury that required surgery. This is a significant loss for Australia. Healy’s knee problem could also limit his role, with Mooney potentially stepping in as the ODI keeper.
Series schedule:
Women’s Ashes 2025 will feature three ODIs and three T20Is, with venues spread across Australia:
- ODI matches: January 11 at North Sydney Oval, Sydney; January 13 at Junction Oval, Melbourne; January 16 at Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
- T20I matches: January 20 at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney; January 23 at Manuka Oval, Canberra; January 25 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.
Australia Team (ODI/T20Is) for Women’s Ashes 2025
Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris (T20 only), Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times business.
