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Really tough: Why Aussies decided to drop vice-captain

Australia have lost the series-opening Twenty20 to India at the SCG, but the bigger story of the night was the decision to drop vice-captain Tahlia McGrath.

AAP · Feb 15

Australia beaten at SCG after big selection calls

Australia have slumped to a rain-affected 21-run loss to India in their opening T20 at the SCG, after selectors opted to drop vice-captain Tahlia McGrath.

AAP · Feb 15

India beat Australia in rain-hit first women’s T20 cricket international – as it happened

India take a 2-0 points lead in the mult-format series after beating Australia by 21 runs (on DLS) in a rain curtailed match in Sydney

The Guardian - AU · Feb 15

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Molineux's T20 vision for reclaiming World Cup trophies

Australia are preparing to step into a new era with Sophie Molineux captaining the T20s against India, but the new skipper does not foresee mass changes.

AAP · Feb 14

Gardner was 'disappointed', but backs new captain

Ashleigh Gardner is ready to step up and help new Australia captain Sophie Molineux, putting aside her disappointment of missing out on the role.

AAP · Feb 13

Rugby league prodigy ready to replace Alyssa Healy

Georgia Voll envisaged a life playing in the NRLW while representing Queensland state squads in her teens, but now she is replacing Alyssa Healy for Australia.

AAP · Feb 11

Australia unveil surprise choice as new captain after Alyssa Healy retirement

Sophie Molineux will take over from the wicketkeeper across formats

The Independent UK · Jan 29

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'We must hit new heights': new Aussie women's captain

Allrounder Sophie Molineux has lofty goals after being appointed captain of Australia's women's cricket teams, taking over from Alyssa Healy.

AAP · Jan 28

Nimble or nervous 90s? Cricket maths show best approach to scoring a century

Stats tell us batters have less reason to be anxious in the 90s than common lore suggests, though the pain and fear of falling short is all too real

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14

'Taken aback': What looms for Healy post-cricket

After calling time on her decorated 15-year career, a spell in media commentary looks inevitable for Australian cricket star Alyssa Healy.

AAP · Jan 14

Alyssa Healy shifted the dial to propel women’s cricket to its modern heights

The retiring wicketkeeper-batter’s nervous beginnings made way for her lasting impact on the sport – and an overflowing trophy cabinet

The Guardian - AU · Jan 13

Gardner or McGrath: huge call ahead for Healy successor

Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath are in the frame to replace retiring Alyssa Healy as captain of the Australian women's cricket team.

AAP · Jan 13

Home farewell secured, Healy happy to pull up stumps

After admitting to losing some of her competitive drive in recent months, Alyssa Healy says the timing is perfect for her to bow out in front of home crowds.

AAP · Jan 12

Former captain wants SOS sent for Nicola Carey

Nicola Carey knocked back a Cricket Australia contract three years ago, but Alex Blackwell believes she could be key to refilling the team's trophy cabinet.

AAP · Jan 9

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AAP · Jan 8

'Meg-astar' out to make more history in India's WPL

Mighty Meg Lanning seems to be playing better with age - and she's out to lift the WPL title that would cap her matchless captaincy career.

AAP · Dec 23, 2025

Brutal game: why Aussie VC needs confidence recharge

Tahlia McGrath has put the bat down for a few weeks, with Australia's vice-captain admitting her confidence has taken a hit off a tough World Cup.

AAP · Dec 7, 2025

Perry smashes 111, Sixers make finals in one-run win

The Sydney Sixers have survived an almighty scare as Ellyse Perry's 111-run knock helped secure a one-run WBBL win over the Adelaide Strikers.

AAP · Nov 27, 2025

Aussie skipper goes unsold in India's WPL auction shock

In the biggest shock of the Women's Premier League auction, there was not a single bidder for Australian skipper Alyssa Healy.

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025

First-over destroyer Mitchell Starc deserves place among Australia’s greats

Kerry O’Keeffe has called the veteran left-armer ‘one of the most underrated cricketers Australia have produced’, and the figures back him up

AAP · Nov 21, 2025

Sixers told to erase horror show from their memory

Sydney Sixers players have been urged not to dwell on their WBBL mauling from the Melbourne Stars, after Meg Lanning more than tripled their team score.

AAP · Nov 18, 2025

Clark buoyant as big changes brew for women cricketers

Cricket great Belinda Clark says the looming transition must be managed carefully, but is upbeat the Australian women's team can continue to conquer.

AAP · Nov 14, 2025

Sixer stands up as Aussies face crucial captaincy call

Ashleigh Gardner's appointment as Sydney Sixers captain offers another chance to show her leadership capabilities, ahead of a transition of the national side.

AAP · Nov 13, 2025

Hurricanes openers set record to blow away Sixers

Hobart Hurricanes remain undefeated in the WBBL after a six-wicket win over Sydney Sixers inspired by their openers and fast bowler Hayley Silver-Holmes.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2025

Australia’s Women’s World Cup defeat exposes need for a reset – not an overhaul

Australia’s women have lost their grip on both the T20 and ODI crowns within 12 months but were the most well-rounded unit at this year’s tournament

AAP · Oct 30, 2025

'Un-Australian' night ends ODI World Cup defence

Australia will be without the ODI and T20 World Cup trophies for the first time since 2018, after a scrappy semi-final loss to India in the 50-over tournament.

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