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Tahlia McGrath Steps Back to Recharge After World Cup Slump

The Australia vice-captain pauses batting to reset before a February home series against India.

Overview

  • McGrath called this the toughest period of her career after scoring 69 runs at 13.75 as Australia exited the ODI World Cup to India in the semi-finals.
  • She has deliberately not picked up a bat since the WBBL ended, choosing time away from cricket to rebuild confidence.
  • Released by UP Warriorz, she has opted not to enter the upcoming WPL auction to focus on preparation at home.
  • The allrounder remains Australia’s vice-captain, having led the side 15 times since 2022, and says leadership duties have added to the strain.
  • Batting at No.7 in ODIs and No.6 in T20Is over the past year, she aims to nail her current role before pushing back up the order, with South Australia 50-over matches next month and a T20 World Cup in June.