When it comes to women’s cricket, no team has dominated the international stage as Australia. With several World Cup titles in both ODI and T20 formats, the Aussies have built up an inheritance of excellence that is supported by consistency, depth and an unparalleled winning mentality. From the experience of veterans such as Elly Perry and Beth Moeney to the rise of young talents such as Phoebe Litchfield And Georgia fullThe Australia team on its way to the ICC World Cup World Cup 2025 looked just as formidable as always.
However, just a few days before the start of the tournament in India, the team had a big setback. Dynamic all -rounder Grace Harris Is excluded due to injury, forcing the defending champion to make a late change in their plans.
Injury ends Grace Harris’ World Cup Dream
Harris ran into a calf tribe during the third ODI India In Delhi on Saturday, a meeting in which the hosts won 43 runs to conquer the 2-1 series. Harris made her first ODI performance since March 2024 and was eager to stamp her mark for the World Cup. Unfortunately, her return was demolished when she was limping during the Fielding -Innings.
Medical scans confirmed the injury and decided her the tournament. Harris will now go back to Australia for rehabilitation, with her focus that shifts to recovering on time for the Ladies Big Bash League (WBBL) At the beginning of November. Known for her explosive batting in the middle order and handy off-spin, Harris’s absence leaves a noticeable gap in the balance sheet of Australia.
Replacement announced for Harris
To fill the void, Cricket Australia have called Heather Graham As a replacement. The all -rounder will travel to India West -AustraliaThe first two Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) games.
Graham has been part of the Australia attitude since 2019 and offers seam bowling options together with useful batting -contributions. Although she has not been a normal starter, her domestic form has often kept her on the radar of the selectors. Her recording offers stability to the team and ensures that Australia retains their all -round depth on the way to the World Cup.
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The preparations for the World Cup will continue
Despite the injury of the injury, Australia will continue preparations with a planned warm-up collision against England on 28 September in Bengaluru. The defending champion then starts their World Cup campaign against Nieuw -Zeeland in Holkar Stadium in Indore on 1 October.
Australia Squad for Women’s World Cup 2025 (updated):
Alyssa Healy (C), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Moeney, Ellysse Perry, Megan Schutterland, Georabel, Bornabel,, Bornabel, ,,, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Wareham.
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