The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 is set to begin on March 4, 2022. The 2017 semi-finalists Australia will begin their campaign with the clash against the defending champions England on March 05.
Amanda-Jade Wellington and Grace Harris have been recalled to the 15-player squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup in New Zealand, but star spinner Sophie Molineux has been 🎃ruled out of the tournamಌent due to injury.
While Wellington last played an ODI match in March 2018,🌃 Harris would return to the 50-overs set-up after November 2016.
“Molineux was unlikely to be available until the backend of the tournament and with limited match time and having to complete ten days managed isolation, it was a tough call, but we weren’t prepared to take the risk,” said national selector Shawn Flegler.
“Amanda-Jade provides us with another quality spin option and has the potential to play an important role spinning the ball away from the bat,” added Flegler.
Australia’s current squad boasts a wealth of talent and experience, with Meg Lanning set to captain a side eyeing at their first Women’s ODI World Cup victory since 2013.
Australia squad:
Darcie Brown, Nic Carey, Ash Gardner, Grace Harris, Rachael Haynes, Alyssa Healy, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Meg Lanning (c), Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perrཧy, Mꦚegan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Amanda-Jade Wellington.
Travelling reserves: Hannah Darlington, Georgia Redmayne.
