Cricket Australia officially announced Women's One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) teams for the highly anticipated Women's Ashes series, which is scheduled to begin in January 2025. The series will conclude with a one-off Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 2, 2025.
Team leadership and key players
Alyssa Healy she will continue to captain the Australian team in both formats, despite a recent knee problem that could see her step back from wicket-keeping duties. Tahlia McGrath steps up as vice-captain, showing the team's confidence in her leadership skills. The team includes key players like Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schuttand Annabelle Sutherland. These players are expected to play important roles with their versatile skills, fielding both with bat and ball.
Emerging and returning talent
There are interesting additions to both teams Georgia fullwhose recent performances, especially in her recent series against India, have earned her a spot. Grace Harris will only feature in the T20I squad, bringing her aggressive attacking talent, while she Alan King come together for the ODIs, adding depth to the spin department.
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Sophie Molineux misses
The news, however, comes with the shadow of injuries. Sophie Molineuxwho is known for his overall abilities, misses the series due to a knee injury that requires surgery. This is a huge loss for Australia. Healy's knee issue could also limit her role, with Mooney likely to slot in as wicket-keeper for the ODIs.
Series table:
The Women's Ashes 2025 will feature three ODIs and three T20Is, with venues 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 squad (ODI/T20I) 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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This article was originally published at WomenCricket.coma Cricket times company.
