In Alyssa\u2019s absence, batter Georgia Voll has earned a maiden call-up to the Australian team. Cricket Australia (CA) added that Alyssa is in line to return for Australia in the subsequent three-match ODI against New Zealand in Georgia\u2019s place.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For the series against India, all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner will be serving as deputy to Tahlia, while Beth Mooney would take up keeping duties. Last week, Alyssa was ruled out of the remainder of WBBL season ten due to a knee injury which came on the heels of a foot injury ending her time in the Women\u2019s T20 World Cup in October.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With Alyssa absent, Georgia is now in line to open the batting in ODIs against India alongside Phoebe Litchfield. Georgia has had a stellar start to the summer with the bat and currently sits in the top three run scorers in the WBBL and Women\u2019s National Cricket League. Georgia, 21, has scored four half-centuries across both tournaments including scores of 98, 97 and 92.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve chosen an experienced squad for these two upcoming tours with next year\u2019s Ashes series and ICC Women\u2019s World Cup very much very much the focus. Georgia Voll has had a strong start to the summer and has shown her potential over several years.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cShe\u2019ll form an exciting partnership with Phoebe Litchfield at the top of the order in what will be a great opportunity for her to get a taste of international cricket against a strong India side.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe decision for Alyssa Healy to miss the India series was made with a longer-term view to the Ashes, with her availability for the New Zealand series to become clearer over the next few weeks.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTahlia McGrath impressed as captain in tough conditions during the World Cup and will have strong support from Ash Gardner who has developed into a strong leader within the side, both on and off the field.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIndia is an extremely dangerous side, and New Zealand will be full of confidence following their World Cup win, so we\u2019re in for some entertaining cricket across both series,\u201d said Shawn Flegler, CA\u2019s Head of Performance (Women\u2019s Cricket) and National Selector.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sophie Molineux and Darcie Brown, whose WBBL seasons have seen them being sidelined by knee and hip injuries respectively, have also been included in the ODI squad for the series against India and New Zealand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The team\u2019s physiotherapist Kate Beerworth also said tearaway pacer Tayla Vlaeminck is unavailable for rest of the home summer due to shoulder surgery following an injury to it while fielding in the T20 World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSophie has returned to play following knee soreness which will continue to be managed over the course of the summer. Darcie has resumed training following a hip muscle strain and is on track for both series. Tayla underwent right shoulder stabilisation surgery last week and is unavailable for the remainder of the 2024\/25 season,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia will play three ODIs against India from December 5-11 in Brisbane and Perth, followed by three ODIs against T20 World Cup champions New Zealand from December 19-23 in Wellington. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
All six matches are a part of the ICC Women\u2019s Championship, with Australia currently sitting first in the standings with 28 points from 18 matches and have already qualified for the 2025 Women\u2019s ODI World Cup, to be held in India. Top five teams and hosts India will advance directly for the ODI World Cup, while other four teams will play in the qualifiers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia will play three ODIs against India from December 5-11 in Brisbane and Perth, followed by three ODIs against T20 World Cup champions New Zealand from December 19-23 in Wellington. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
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