Australia Strengthens Squad After Star Duo Miss Healy’s International Farewell
Australia’s women’s cricket team is set to solidify their lead against India in the ongoing multi-format series during the upcoming day-night Test at the WACA. Currently, Australia holds an 8-4 advantage following a clean sweep in the ODI segment of the series. The Test, beginning this Friday, offers four points, providing India a chance to draw level if they secure a win.
Significance of the Upcoming Test
The solitary Test match holds significant weight in the series, where points from white-ball matches and the Test contribute to the overall tally. A draw or tie would result in shared points.
Squad Changes Ahead of the Test
Australia faces challenges with several key players unavailable due to injuries. Seamer Kim Garth will miss the Test due to a quad injury, while all-rounder Sophie Molineux is sidelined with a back issue. Furthermore, star player Ellyse Perry is uncertain for the match, also suffering from a quad injury.
In response to these setbacks, Australia has bolstered their squad by calling up Tasmania batter Rachel Trenaman and New South Wales seamer Maitlan Brown. This marks Brown’s first national selection in five years, while Trenaman is making her debut appearance in an Australian squad.
This Test match will also be notable for Alyssa Healy, who has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket, making this her final game in Australian colors.
Interesting Facts
- Teenage fast bowler Lucy Hamilton, who debuted in Hobart recently, is poised to become Australia’s 186th Test cricketer.
- The match between Australia and India will start at 4.20 PM AEDT on Friday, running through to Monday.
Viewership Information
Cricket fans can catch the live action of the Test, ad-break free, on Foxtel (Channel 501) and via the Kayo Sports streaming service.
Match Schedule
| Session | Time (AEDT) |
|---|---|
| Afternoon | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM |
| Twilight | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Evening | 9:20 PM – 11:20 PM |
Current Squads
Australia:
- Alyssa Healy (c)
- Darcie Brown
- Maitlan Brown
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Lucy Hamilton
- Alana King
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Beth Mooney
- Tahlia McGrath
- Ellyse Perry
- Annabel Sutherland
- Rachel Trenaman
- Georgia Voll
- Georgia Wareham
India:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
- Smriti Mandhana (vc)
- Shafali Verma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Richa Ghosh
- Deepti Sharma
- Renuka Singh
- Sneh Rana
- Amanjot Kaur
- Uma Chetry
- Pratika Rawal
- Harleen Deol
- Kranti Gaud
- Vaishnavi Sharma
- Sayali Satghare
The upcoming match presents an exciting environment for cricket enthusiasts, marking an important chapter in both teams’ journeys. Stay tuned for live updates on Filmogaz.com.
