The star opener, who missed Australia\u2019s 3-0 ODI series sweep over India, is on track to feature in the first game in New Zealand on December 19. However, Healy will not don the wicketkeeping gloves, as her left knee injury limits her ability to crouch for extended periods.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Beth Mooney will take over the wicketkeeping duties, with Healy focusing on contributing with the bat and fielding at first slip.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on the Willow Talk Podcast, Healy explained her decision. \u201cI\u2019m keen to play and I\u2019ll be doing everything to get on the field, (but) I won\u2019t be keeping. That\u2019s where my knee\u2019s at, and the problem is getting down into those positions,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 34-year-old added that she\u2019s excited to get back to action but acknowledged she might need to temper expectations about her fielding skills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m terrified by the prospect because I overrate my fielding. I think I\u2019m really good, but I\u2019m not. I\u2019m not Beth Mooney, and I know that, so I\u2019ve just got to put myself in not-hotspots,\u201d Healy joked.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite her challenges, Healy expressed determination to play, particularly with limited opportunities for game time before the highly anticipated Ashes series, which begins next month in Sydney.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Healy\u2019s absence as wicketkeeper during the India series allowed young talent Georgia Voll to shine. Voll scored a sensational century in the second ODI and paired well with Phoebe Litchfield at the top of the order. Although Voll suffered a minor knee injury in the third game, reports suggest she is fit and ready for the New Zealand series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia\u2019s incredible squad depth provides reassurance to Healy as she continues her recovery. \u201cWe\u2019ve got incredible depth within our squad, so if something does go wrong and I need an extra day off, we\u2019ve got the coverage there,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on her recent string of injuries, including a tournament-ending foot issue during the T20 World Cup, Healy admitted there\u2019s some stress about her body\u2019s durability late in her career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia\u2019s incredible squad depth provides reassurance to Healy as she continues her recovery. \u201cWe\u2019ve got incredible depth within our squad, so if something does go wrong and I need an extra day off, we\u2019ve got the coverage there,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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