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Allrounder Molineux Named Australian Women's Cricket Captain
Sophie Molineux, praised for her WBBL success, replaces retiring Alyssa Healy as Australia’s all-format captain ahead of the T20 World Cup, with vice-captains Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner.
- On Jan 28, 2026, Sophie Molineux was named Australia's all-format captain, succeeding Alyssa Healy and expressing pride in following her impactful leadership.
- Selectors cited her WBBL success and leadership, praising Sophie Molineux's resilience, composure, and Melbourne Renegades captaincy that led to the 2024-25 WBBL title.
- Ashleigh Gardner was elevated to vice-captain alongside Tahlia McGrath, who remains vice-captain, while Alana King was dropped and Lucy Hamilton earned a maiden Test call-up as Nicola Carey returns to white-ball squads.
- Workload management will limit Molineux's appearances where needed, as Cricket Australia prioritises key tournaments and major series while managing her fitness after recent knee injury and last year's World Cup.
- She will captain the T20s starting February 15, then lead three ODIs and a Test from March 6 before the Caribbean tour and T20 World Cup in England.
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Australia set to announce new all-format captain after Alyssa Healy's retirement announcement
Australia are all set to announce their new all-format captain after the retirement announcement of Alyssa Healy. As per a report in 7Cricket, Sophie Molineux is set to be named the all-format captain. Earlier this month, Healy announced that she would be retiring from all international cricket with the home series against India in February-March being her last. She won't be featuring in the T20Is as she wants the team to build a leader for the …
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