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Sophie Molineux Named Australia Women’s Captain Across All Formats

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Sophie Molineux Named Australia Women’s Captain Across All Formats

By AFP News January 29, 2026 • 11:33 AM View: 427

Spin-bowling allrounder Sophie Molineux was named captain of the all-conquering Australian women's cricket team across all three formats on Thursday, replacing the retiring Alyssa Healy.

The 28-year-old will take the reins of the T20 side when Australia hosts India next month, before assuming the one-day and Test duties for their tour of the Caribbean in March.

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