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Powerhouse Australia 'up for Challenge' of Defending Women's World Cup
Sophie Molineux returns from knee injury to bolster Australia's spin attack as they aim for an eighth Women's ODI World Cup title in India and Sri Lanka.
- Australia named a 15-player squad led by Alyssa Healy to defend their ICC Women's ODI World Cup title starting September 30 in India and Sri Lanka.
- The squad includes first-time 50-over World Cup players Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Phoebe Litchfield, Kim Garth, and Georgia Voll, who emerged after a breakthrough year.
- Molineux returns after knee surgery in January and is expected for the tournament but may miss September ODIs against India, while Wareham has recovered from an adductor injury.
- National selector Shawn Flegler acknowledged that competing in a World Cup held in India presents a major test, but expressed confidence that the team’s substantial experience in the subcontinent equips them well to overcome the difficulties ahead.
- Australia aims to win their eighth Women's Cricket World Cup, opening against New Zealand on October 1, with semi-finals scheduled for October 29-30 and the final on November 2.
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Molineux returns as Australia reveal Healy-led squad for Women's ODI WC - The Statesman
The seven-time Cricket World Cup winners Australia have named Alyssa Healy-led strong 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, with Sophie Molineux making her international return.
Molineux set to make return as Australia name squad for Women's ODI World Cup
Sophie Molineux has been named in Australia's 15-player squad for the ODI World Cup in India and Sri Lanka and is expected to be fit in time. Leg-spinner Georgia Wareham has also recovered from the injury that cut short her Hundred campaign.
Sophie Molineux Eyes Game Time Ahead of World Cup
Australia_Women’s_Team (PC: X/ cricket.com.au) Australia spinner Sophie Molineux feels that getting some more game time before the upcoming World Cup would be very beneficial for the team. Speaking to cricket.com.au, she said: “We were aiming to play some games before that World Cup, but the way it’s panned out is I’ll probably get into it at the World Cup – no better way to rip a Band-Aid off than that. Traditionally, I’d bowl and bowl and bowl…
Star spinner Molineux returns as defending champions Australia announce 15-member squad for Women's World Cup
Canberra [Australia], September 5 (ANI): Defending champions Australia announced a star-studded 15-member squad for their upcoming ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. The record seven-time champions will attempt to defend their crown on the turning tracks of the sub-continent, with their campaign beginning on October 1 against New Zealand. While ba
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