Alyssa Healy has declared herself a sure starter for Australia’s opening match of the T20 World Cup in South Africa, having absolutely recovered from the calf damage which has stored her sidelined for the previous six weeks.
The veteran wicketkeeper was compelled to retire harm in Australia’s fourth T20 in India final December and missed the latest ODI and T20 sequence wins over Pakistan.
Beth Mooney has stuffed in admirably behind the stumps and on the high of the order, smashing a century at North Sydney Oval within the one-day sequence, however Healy is primed to return for Australia’s opening match in opposition to New Zealand on February 12 after a irritating few weeks on the sidelines.
“I feel like I’ve been doing six weeks of prep for this night in heels,” she joked on the Australian Cricket Awards’ blue carpet.
“I’m feeling really good, ticking all the boxes. I’ll be definitely right to go for that first game and hopefully get some games in before then.
“I’ve absolutely hated every minute. I hated watching the cricket on the TV; I couldn’t be a part of any of the cricket. It’s a lesson for me to make sure I’m looking after myself moving forward if I want to be a part of stuff.
“All the rehab’s gone really smoothly and I’ve worked really hard at that, so hopefully it all comes together and holds together.”
Husband Mitchell Starc laughed alongside as she spoke, absolutely conscious of how pissed off she was watching her teammates play.
“It’s been a little bit entertaining because I’ve had my fair share (of injuries),” he stated.
“So to see her go through her first bigger injury and how frustrated she gets with having to go to rehab or having to be the golf cart for golf … she’s done the work.”
It shapes as a large few weeks for Healy, who has additionally nominated herself for the upcoming Women’s Premier League public sale, which can be held in the course of the World Cup.
Healy will command high greenback given her prowess behind the stumps, whereas her storied profession with the bat will guarantee each franchise chases her signature for the historic occasion.
“I registered basically the day after that news came out just to make sure I got in there on time,” she stated.
“How exciting is that? I’d love to be a part of it. If I’m not, so be it, I just think the whole experience is going to be amazing for the players to get to go and be a part of it.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
