Australian Women have announced their lineup for the upcoming multi-format home series Indiasets the tone for a blockbuster competition that combines transition with experience. The tour will consist of three T20Is, three ODIs and a one-off Test, offering a full-spectrum challenge as Australia balances its future planning with the final chapter of one of its greatest leaders. Alyssa Healy.
The T20I leg of the series will be played on February 15, 19 and 21, followed by the ODIs on February 24, February 27 and March 1. The tour will conclude with a single Test starting March 6, adding a red-ball context to what has become a fierce rivalry in recent years.
Sophie Molineux begins a new era as captain
In an important leadership challenge, Sophie Molineux Appointed Australia Women’s all-format captain by Cricket Australia. Molineux will lead the side during the T20I series, marking the start of his captaincy journey at international level.
However, the ODI and Test captaincy will revert to Healy, who is ready to take charge one last time before stepping away from international cricket. The decision ensures continuity and gives the veteran wicket-keeper a fitting farewell on home soil where many of his most iconic moments took place.
The lineup shows balance and intent
Australia’s T20I squad has a strong mix of power and versatility Beth MooneyGrace Harrisand Ashley Gardner While the main formation of the stroke Darcie Brown and Georgia Wareham provide tempo and spin options. return of Nicola Carey adds depth to both batting and seam-bowling resources across white-ball formats.
For longer formats, experience takes center stage. Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherlandand Tahlia McGrath along with a rising star, captain ODI and Test squads Phoebe Litchfieldwas recently cleared to feature despite a quad injury cutting his WPL campaign short.
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Key talking points from the selection table
Nicola Carey’s return looms large as a positive, earning her first international call-up since 2022 after impressive domestic performances throughout. A teenage pacer Lucy Hamiltonjust 19, has been awarded his first Test selection and could make his debut in Perth, suggesting Australia are investing in youth for the longer format. At the same time, voters made tough calls. Veteran sailor Megan Shutt while the leg spinner misses out in the ODI squad Alan King It was left out of the T20I setup, highlighting the competitive depth in Australian cricket.
Australia T20I Squad: Sophie Molineux (c), Ahleigh Gardner (vc), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Australia ODI Squad: Alyssa Healy (c), Sophie Molineux (vc), Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Ahleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Australian Test Squad: Alyssa Healy (c), Sophie Molineux (vc), Darcie Brown, Ahleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
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