The Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 was supposed to be held in Bangladesh, but due to the political situation there, it was not possible to hold the World Cup in Bangladesh. Because of this, ICC decided to hold the World Cup in UAE. Now the Australian team has announced their team for T20 World Cup 2024. Darcy Brown, who has recovered from a leg injury, has been included in the 15-man squad for the ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup, while veteran spinner Jess Jonassen has been left out. Alyssa Healy has been entrusted with the responsibility of captaining the team.
Six-time champions Australia on Monday announced their squad for the T20 Women’s Cricket World Cup to be played in October. The mega event was hosted by Bangladesh, but due to political upheaval and a coup d’état in Bangladesh, the hosting of the Women’s T20 World Cup caused a lot of uproar, after which the venue was changed to the UAE. However, it will be hosted by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Introducing our 2024 Women’s @T20WorldCup squad 🇦🇺
Our @AusWomenCricket will take on New Zealand in a three-match T20I series in Mackay and Brisbane before travelling to the UAE to defend their World Cup crown 👊 pic.twitter.com/qJQVRXASA5
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) August 26, 2024
Australia will play a three-match T20I series against New Zealand before leaving for the World Cup. All-rounder Heather Graham will join the team in that series. Alyssa Healy has been given the captaincy of the team and Tahlia McGrath has been given the responsibility of vice-captain.
Head of National Team Selection Sean Pfleger said, “This is the first time in a long time that our entire squad is available for selection before the World Cup, which is why this time’s team is a stable and balanced team.” Alyssa Healy will lead the team for the first time in the World Cup and we have seen that Alyssa Healy and Tahlia McGrath are very strong from a leadership perspective.
The tournament will be played from October 3 to October 20 at two locations in the UAE, Dubai and Sharjah. Australia has been placed in ‘Group A’ of the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024. Apart from this, India, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have also been placed in ‘Group A’.
Australia squad for T20 Women’s World Cup: Alyssa Healy (captain), Darcy Brown, Ashley Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Elana King, Phoebe Lichfield, Tahlia McGrath (vice-captain), Sophie Molyneux, Beth Mooney, Elise Parry ,Megan Shute,Annabel Sutherland,Georgia Wareham,Teyla Vlaminck.
