Australian Captain Alyssa Healy To Miss ODI Series Against India; Ruled Out Of WBBL

Akshita Patel∙ Updated: Nov 17 2024, 10:38 AM | 2 Min Read

Alyssa Healy down with another injury setback [Source: @cricketcomau/X.com]

In a major jolt to Australia Women, captain Alyssa Healy has been ruled out with a knee injury from the ongoing Women Big Bash League. Having played just 4 games for Sydney Sixers, Healy was managing a foot injury that ruled her out of the T20 World Cup’s final stage. 

Alyssa Healy, Australia Women’s captain, is one of the pillars of the team. The 34-year-old veteran is a proven opening batter with fine wicket-keeping skills. However, the past couple of months tested her resilience.

Healy suffered from a foot injury that ruled her out of the final stages of the Women’s T20 World Cup. She spent a few weeks in rehab and joined Sydney Sixers for the WBBL 2024 edition. 

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Alyssa Healy suffers knee injury in WBBL

To manage her injury, Alyssa Healy gave up keeping duties and played only 4 out of the 7 games till now. However, in a massive setback, the injury has relapsed and hurt her knee as well. According to Cricbuzz, Healy has been ruled out for the remainder of the WBBL with a knee injury. She is set to undergo a complete assessment with doctors who will then determine the future course of action.

Alyssa Healy’s injury timeline puts her participation in upcoming ODI series against India in jeopardy. India Women will be travelling to Brisbane for a 3-game series starting from December 5. In case Healy does miss out, senior Tahila McGrath is expected to lead the Australian side.

Australia also have a crucial ODI series against New Zealand and white-ball bilateral series against England lined up for the summer. Hence, Healy’s fitness will remain a focal point for Australia this coming few weeks.

Australia Women lost the T20 World Cup semis in Healy’s absence

Due to unbearable pain and limited mobility, Alyssa Healy decided to sit out of the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa. However, in hindsight, Healy regretted her decision as her team crashed out of the tournament. She insisted that she could pull off one game, but the team took the wrong risk and bore the consequences. Australia put 134/5 on board batting first, whereas South Africa managed to chase it comfortably in 17.2 overs to book a historic final berth.

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