Meg Lanning‘s name remained absent again from the Australian T20 and ODI squads named for an upcoming series against the West Indies with Cricket Australia’s medical staff ruling the skipper “unavailable for competitive cricket”.
There was hope Lanning, who missed the Ashes victory as she took a second break from the sport, would return for the matches to be performed in October having returned to coaching with Victoria.
Lanning final performed for Australia within the T20 World Cup triumph in South Africa in March.
The motive for Lanning’s ongoing absence stays unclear however Australian Women’s Team Doctor, Dr Pip Inge mentioned, a “gradual return” via home cricket was seemingly, though there was no date locked in for Lanning’s comeback.
“Meg is progressing well but remains unavailable for competitive cricket,” Dr Inge mentioned..
“No date has been set for Meg’s return to play, however, we anticipate a gradual return through domestic cricket.
“CA medical staff will continue to work closely with Meg and an update on her availability will be provided in due course.”
National ladies’s selector, Shawn Flegler mentioned Lanning remained “an integral part of our team”.
“Although currently unavailable for selection, Meg remains an integral part of our team and we’ll continue to support her throughout her return to play program,” he mentioned.
Alyssa Healy will proceed as captain in Lanning’s absence making her personal return from a finger harm together with Ellyse Perry who missed a three-game collection in opposition to Ireland after the Ashes with a knee situation.
There no shock choice in both squad because the Australians play on dwelling soil for the primary time for the reason that 2023 T20 World Cup triumph and Women’s Ashes retention.
“We saw the depth of talent and flexibility within the squad which toured England and Ireland in the winter and as a result have selected similar squads for the upcoming series,” Flegler mentioned.
“Alyssa and Ellyse are on observe of their return to play packages. Both are effectively positioned to participate in Women’s National Cricket League matches later this month and are anticipated to be totally accessible for the upcoming worldwide collection.
“Alyssa embraced the added problem of captaincy throughout the Ashes and can once more lead the staff in Meg’s absence. We’re lucky to have loads of worldwide expertise and powerful leaders throughout the squad and know she can be effectively supported.
Australian Women’s T20I Squad
Alyssa Healy, Tahlia McGrath, Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham
Australian Women’s ODI Squad
Alyssa Healy, Tahlia McGrath, Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland,Georgia Wareham
T20I Series
Oct 1: Australia vs. West Indies | North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Oct 2: Australia vs. West Indies | North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Oct 5: Australia vs. West Indies | Allan Border Field, Brisbane
ODI Series
Oct 8: Australia vs. West Indies | Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Oct 12: Australia vs. West Indies | CitiPower Centre, Melbourne
Oct 14: Australia vs. West Indies | CitiPower Centre, Melbourne
Originally printed as Meg Lanning was once more absent from Australian squads named for West Indies collection
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
