Alyssa Healy has been dominated out of Australia’s World Cup conflict in opposition to England, with the in-form participant struggling a calf harm simply over per week earlier than the ultimate.
Officers confirmed Healy suffered a minor pressure throughout coaching on Saturday, with the captain now struggling to be match for Australia’s closing spherical recreation in opposition to South Africa.
Tahlia McGrath will captain the Australian crew in Healy’s absence, whereas Beth Mooney will take over the gloves. Georgia Voll is predicted to make the XI.
Healy’s harm couldn’t have come at a extra irritating time for the 34-year-old.
She missed final yr’s Twenty20 World Cup semi-final with a foot harm earlier than Australia had been eradicated by South Africa.
Foot and knee issues ruined his summer season, together with Australia’s victory over England within the Ashes.
Healy has returned to type over the previous fortnight, supporting a match-winning 142 in opposition to India and an unbeaten 113 in opposition to Bangladesh final week.
Wednesday evening’s conflict with England marks a battle between the event’s solely two unbeaten groups, with the winner set to clinch high spot forward of the ultimate.
Healy mentioned that forward of the World Cup, her time away from the sport left her refreshed for each the World Cup and the summer season forward.
“She’s used to enjoying actually sturdy cricket at World Cups,” Ellyse Perry instructed AAP final week.
“The form she’s in and the best way she’s dedicating herself to the group usually looks like she’s actually reinvigorated.”
Australia are actually desperately hoping to have Healy again for subsequent week’s semi-finals, the place they’ve each likelihood of dealing with hosts India.
AAP
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