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Alyssa Healy Ruled Out of England World Cup Clash With Calf Strain as Tahlia McGrath Takes Charge

The reshuffle tests Australia’s depth with table position at stake before the semifinals.

Overview

  • Cricket Australia confirmed Healy sustained a minor calf strain in training and will miss Wednesday’s match in Indore.
  • Vice-captain Tahlia McGrath will lead Australia and Beth Mooney will take the wicketkeeping gloves for the England game.
  • Healy tops the tournament run charts with 294 in four innings after consecutive centuries against India and Bangladesh.
  • Both Australia and England are unbeaten and already into the semifinals, with this fixture set to influence top spot and momentum.
  • Georgia Voll is the frontrunner to open in Healy’s absence, and Healy will be reassessed ahead of Australia’s October 25 match against South Africa.