Captain to focus on regaining fitness for ODI World Cup later this yearWicketkeeper Nicole Faltum called in for her first international tour
Australia’s captain Alyssa Healy will miss next month’s T20 tour of New Zealand, with back-up wicketkeeper Nicole Faltum called in for her first international tour. After battling knee and foot injuries since midway through last year, Healy has been left on ice for the series as she attempts to regain full fitness for October’s ODI World Cup.
Australia have traditionally used Beth Mooney as a wicketkeeper in Healy’s absence, given her permanent selection in the side means few changes to the XI need to be made. But selectors have opted to take Faltum to New Zealand in the 14-woman squad, with the 25-year-old Victorian having long been considered a next-in-line talent.
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