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| Molineux, Wareham return as Australia name 15-member squad for Women’s World Cup | | | 
Melbourne, Sept 5: Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux returned after a long injury layoff as Australia Friday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup in which Alyssa Healy will be leading the seven-time champions' title defence.
Australia won the last edition of the tournament and will look to extend their dominance in the upcoming event which will be held across India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.
Victorian spinner Molineux, who has been recovering from a knee injury since January, will, however, miss the preceding three-match ODI series against India from September 14 to 20, which will be the final tune-up for both teams.
Darcie Brown (quad) and Georgia Wareham (groin) also recovered from their recent injuries to bolster the squad which does not hold any surprises.
With the tournament being played in the Indian sub-continent, the spin duo of Molineux and leg-spinner Wareham will be vital to Australia's prospects as they look to defend the title won in New Zealand in 2022.
Skipper Healy, too, made a return to the Australia A side last month after a 2024-25 summer disrupted by injuries.
"Sophie Molineux is progressing well in her return from a knee injury, and we anticipate she'll be available for the World Cup," Australia team physio Kate Beerworth was quoted as saying in Cricket Australia's official website.
"Alyssa Healy made a strong return in the recent 'A' series, and we're pleased with where she's at, with Georgia Wareham also back to full training following her adductor injury during the Hundred."
Molineux is among five Australians who will feature in a 50-over World Cup for the first time. (PTI) |
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