The Australian Women’s Cricket Team has handled a serious blow as their captain Meg Lanning has been ruled out of the Women’s Ashes 2023. Lanning, who has led Australia to quite a few cricket titles, can be lacking the match towards England as a consequence of medical causes.
Cricket Australia launched a press release and confirmed the event. “Australia captain Meg Lanning won’t take part in next month’s Ashes tour in England due to medical reasons, Cricket Australia (CA) has announced today,” cricket.com.au knowledgeable. In her absence, Alyssa Healy will lead the Aussie facet, whereas Tahlia McGrath can be her deputy.
Australia’s head of cricket efficiency Shawn Flegler stated, “It’s an unfortunate setback for Meg and she’s obviously disappointed to have been ruled out of the Ashes.”
Flegler additionally acknowledged that Lanning can be missed however the Aussie captain understands the significance of her well being. It’s a major collection for the workforce and he or she’ll be missed, however she understands the necessity to put her well being first. Meg will stay at residence the place she’s going to proceed to work with medical workers with the purpose to return to enjoying as quickly as potential. We ask that Meg’s privateness is revered right now,” she added.
Notably, the Ashes Test incorporates a one-off recreation towards England in June at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The Test match can be adopted by a three-match T20I collection and three ODIs. The 20-over collection begins from July 1 onwards. Meanwhile, the ODI collection begin on July 12 and concludes by 18th July.
Australia squad:
Alyssa Healy (c), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham
