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Meg Lanning Endorses Phoebe Litchfield for Australia's Next ODI Captain

Lanning’s public backing puts the 22-year-old opener at the forefront of the succession conversation as Australia assesses its post-World Cup path.

Overview

  • Lanning told The ICC Review she is “going to go for” Litchfield, praising her temperament and early impact in the national setup.
  • Alyssa Healy remains ODI captain after succeeding Lanning in 2023, with India Today reporting she has ruled out playing another ODI World Cup.
  • Litchfield has led Sydney Thunder in the WBBL and scored 304 runs at the World Cup, including a semifinal century against India.
  • Other contenders include vice-captain Tahlia McGrath, Ash Gardner and Annabel Sutherland, and no formal decision has been announced.
  • Lanning said current players are disappointed by the semifinal loss to hosts India, with reflection and internal review expected alongside the WBBL season.