Australia recently announced its lineup Women’s T20 World Cup 2024will be held in UAE. The announcement attracted a lot of attention, especially due to the veteran spinner’s conspicuous absence Jess Jonassen From a list of 15 players.
Veteran spinner Jess Jonassen has been dropped from the T20 World Cup squad
A stalwart of the Australian cricket team with 105 T20Is to his name, Jonassen was left out of the World Cup squad. This is the first time Jonassen has been left out of a World Cup squad when he was available. Given his extensive experience and the importance of the tournament, his exclusion is particularly surprising. The decision follows his recent omission from the squad that toured Bangladesh earlier this year, with Australia’s spin department now involved. Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Alana Kingand Ashley Gardner.
Alyssa Healy provides an update on Jonassen’s Future
Australian captain Alyssa Healy Despite his absence from the T20 World Cup squad, he expressed strong optimism about Jonassen’s future in international cricket. Healy emphasized that Jonassen’s career has developed dynamically, noting that he has had periods both in and out of the team over the past five to six years.
Healy compared Jonassen’s journey to his Sophie Molineuxindicating that it is competitive between the two spinners. Healy’s statement underscores his belief that Jonassen’s exclusion from the World Cup squad will not close the door on his future opportunities with the team. Instead, he suggests Jonassen’s career path remains open and there is a chance he could rejoin the squad in the coming games.
“One hundred percent, the way is still there, the door is still open. “You look at her career and how it’s progressed, especially over the last five or six years she’s been in and out of the squad, she and Sophie Molineux have kind of gone head to head (going) down the road.” Australian captain Alyssa Healy said, according to ESPNcricinfo.
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Healy expresses his frustration
On a more personal note, Healy shared his disappointment at Jonassen’s omission from the World Cup squad. Playing wide with Jonassen, Healy is well-versed in his ability to perform under pressure and make significant contributions to the team at crucial moments. Healy’s statement reveals his belief in Jonassen’s potential and his value to the Australian team. He remains confident that Jonassen will continue to be a key player for Australia, noting that injuries and other variables could create opportunities for him to return. Healy’s comments give a sense of hope and confidence that Jonassen will remain an important part of the team’s plans moving forward despite his current absence.
“I’m disappointed for Jono myself. I have played a lot of cricket with him over the years and I know exactly what he can contribute to the Australian team in major tournaments and how successful he can be. I still see a big future for him in the Aussie side, there’s always a niggling or something in the summer (during) and he’ll definitely still be around this summer.” he added.
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
