Cricket Australia officially announced about Women's One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) teams for the highly anticipated Women's Ashes, which is expected to start in January 2025. The series will culminate with a one-match Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 2, 2025.
Group leadership is a key player
Alyssa Healy he continues to captain the Australian team in both formats, despite a recent knee concern that could force him back into wicket-keeping duties. Tahlia McGrath stepped up as vice-captain, showing the team's confidence in his leadership skills. The team has important players like Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schuttand Annabelle Sutherland. These players are expected to play a major role with their dynamic skills, which help in attacking the ball and the ball.
Talent coming and going
An interesting addition to both categories is Georgia Fullwhose recent performances, especially in his first series against India, have earned him a spot. Grace Harris has only been included in the T20I squad, which brings her strong batting, right Alan King will join the ODIs, adding depth to the spin department.
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Sophie Molineux is missing
The announcement, however, comes with a shadow of injury. Sophie Molineuxwho is known for his versatility, will miss this series due to a knee injury that may require surgery. This is a big loss for Australia. Healy's knee problem may also limit his role, Mooney may step in as wicketkeeper in ODIs.
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The Women's Ashes 2025 will consist of three ODIs and three T20Is, 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 Match: January 20 at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney; January 23 at Manuka Oval, Canberra; January 25 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.
Australia squad (ODI/T20Is) for Women's Ashes 2025
Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris (T20s only), Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
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