Last Update: January 10, 2023, 08:19 IST
Australia will begin their World Cup defense on 12 February. (AFP photo)
The five-time champions are favorites in next month’s tournament in South Africa after leg-spinner Georgia Wareham’s return from a long injury lay-off has further boosted their rankings.
Australia on Tuesday announced a formidable squad to defend their Women’s Twenty20 World Cup title, led by Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry and a fit Alyssa Healy once again.
The five-time champions are favorites in next month’s tournament in South Africa as leg-spinner Georgia Wareham’s return to form after a long injury lay-off has boosted their rankings.
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Wicketkeeper Healy has been battling a calf problem in India in December but was also named in the 15-woman squad and is expected to play
australia crushed India by 85 runs in front of over 86,000 fans in Melbourne Cricket The ground to win the T20 World Cup in 2020.
Lanning led the team once again after ending an indefinite months-long break late last month, allaying fears that he had played his last international match.
The record-breaking 30-year-old announced she was stepping away from the game in August to “focus on myself” after leading Australia to a hectic string of successes.
National selector Shawn Flegler said, “It is always difficult to narrow down a squad to just 15 players, but we are confident that we have selected a balanced side.”
“It has been exciting for Victoria to see Meg and Georgia back in action. Both bring a wealth of experience to the group, which is always important during major tournaments.
“Georgia in particular has suffered with injuries but has shown a lot of resilience and her return is a real boost to the side.”
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Australia will begin their World Cup defense against New Zealand on February 12 before pool games against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and South Africa.
Australia will warm up with a home T20 and one-day series against Pakistan before traveling to South Africa.
Australia Team: Meg Lanning (c), Alyssa Healy, D’Arcy Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham
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