A major blow for the Sydney Sixers and Australian cricket as captain Alyssa Healy has been sidelined due to a knee injury. The 34-year-old wicket-keeper batter will miss the remainder of the WBBL 2024 season, casting doubt on her participation in the upcoming ODI series against India.
Healy’s injury woes have plagued her recent cricket journey. She had already been managing a foot injury that limited her involvement in the T20 World Cup and the early stages of the WBBL. Despite her best efforts to manage the workload, the knee injury has forced her out of the tournament.
The three-match ODI series against India is scheduled to commence on December 5th at the Allan Border Field. With the WBBL season concluding just four days prior, Healy’s availability for the series remains uncertain. Cricket Australia will conduct further assessments to determine the extent of the injury and her potential return to competitive cricket.
In Healy’s absence, Tahlia McGrath, who admirably filled in during the T20 World Cup, is likely to take the captaincy reins. This news comes as a significant setback for the Australian team, who will be aiming to maintain their dominance in women’s cricket.
