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MYSTERIOUS: Rain denies skipper healy wicketkeeping fitness test | Mind Blowing Facts

Alyssa Healy made 38 off 33 balls for the Governor's XI but didn't get a chance to keep wicket. (HANDOUT/PHOTOSPORT)

Alyssa Healy's bid to prove her fitness behind the stumps before the start of the Ashes has been thwarted, with Australia's captain denied a chance to wear the gloves in a warm-up match because of rain.

Playing for the Governor General's XI against England in the only Tour game ahead of Sunday's Ashes opener, Healy hit 38 from 33 balls on Thursday before persistent rain ended play at North Sydney Oval.

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