Sophie Molineux’s knee injury will keep her out of the ICC Women’s Championship ODI series against New Zealand.
The Australian all-rounder has had knee issues all summer. After the final ODI in Perth, Molineux felt uncomfortable despite playing in Australia’s 3-0 series sweep over India. The team has called up all-rounder Heather Graham to replace her.
Alyssa Healy (c), Tahlia McGrath, Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham.
“Sophie Molineux has been withdrawn from the NZ Series due to knee soreness,” Cricket Australia said.
“Heather Graham will join the squad in New Zealand on Tuesday, following Tasmania’s Women’s National Cricket League matches against New South Wales in Hobart.”
Molineux’s injury is a major setback for Australia, especially with the multi-format Ashes series at home starting on 9 January. Better news for Australia: skipper Alyssa Healy will return. Healy missed the Women’s T20 World Cup’s final stages and India series due to a knee ailment.
