Australian women’s cricket team is set for a generational shift, with Sophie Molineux appointed as the team's captain across all three formats. The spin-bowling all-rounder will succeed Alyssa Healy, marking the beginning of a new leadership era.
Molineux’s transition into the role will be immediate, as she will first take charge of the T20I side when Australia hosts India in the upcoming multi-format series next month. Since making her debut back in 2018, Molineux has played three Tests, 17 ODIs and 38 T20Is for Australia. Tahlia McGrath will continue as vice-captain, while Ashleigh Gardner has been promoted to co-vice-captain.
“It’s a real honour to be named Australian captain and something I’m incredibly proud of, especially following on from Alyssa, who’s had such a huge impact on this team and the game,” Molineux said.
Alongside the captaincy announcement, Australia have unveiled their squads for the upcoming T20I, ODI and Test matches against India. Phoebe Litchfield has been included in all three Australian squads despite recently being ruled out of the remainder of the Women’s Premier League due to a quad injury.
Australia T20I squad: Sophie Molineux (c), Ashleigh 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, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Australia Test squad: Alyssa Healy (c), Sophie Molineux (vc), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham