Why is Alyssa Healy not playing in IND vs AUS Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match?
Australia have suffered an injury blow ahead of their Women's T20 World Cup 2024 game against India on Sunday (October 13) in Sharjah as captain Alyssa Healy will miss the clash. With the keeper-batter hurting her foot during their recent nine-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai, she was seen arriving on crutches ahead of the match on Sunday.
The incident against Pakistan had occurred in the 10th over of the innings as Ellyse Perry nurdled once past extra cover off Syeda Aroob Shah's bowling. With both batters wanting to come back for the second, Healy was in quite a bit of discomfort after making it past the crease at the non-striker's end. She eventually hobbled off the field as Australia completed a nine-wicket victory in the very next over.
The Queenslander has been in decent form in the multi-nation event, making scores of 4, 26 and 37. As far as the Women's T20 World Cup goes, the veteran is the second-highest run-getter in history and the highest for Australia with 1008 runs in 42 matches. It is also her first T20 World Cup as captain, having succeeded Meg Lanning.
Tahlia McGrath replaces Alyssa Healy as captain against India in Sharjah
All-rounder Tahlia McGrath has replaced Healy as the skipper for the critical clash, while the defending champions have brought in Grace Harris in place of the regular captain. Australia had another injury concern as fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck injured her shoulder while fielding in the opening over of the game against Pakistan. Darcie Brown has replaced Tayla Vlaeminck in the playing XI.
The defending champions have won all three of their games so far against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Pakistan. India, meanwhile, suffered a heavy defeat to New Zealand, but have recovered well to boost their semi-final chances. The 82-run victory over Sri Lanka significantly increased their net run-rate, but they must beat Australia convincingly on Sunday.