Australia women's team captain Alyssa Healy is doubtful for the semi-final clash against Harmanpreet Kaur's side in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. Head coach Shelley Nitschke said they remain hopeful about Healy's participation and added that a final decision will be made closer to the game against India.
Healy sustained a calf strain during training following the team's win over Bangladesh. The injury forced her to miss two league-stage games against England and South Africa. The Australia skipper scored a brilliant century against Bangladesh at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on October 16.
We're Hopeful Again - Shelley Nitschke on Alyssa Healy's ParticipationDuring the press conference after the win over South Africa, Shelley Nitschke gave an update on captain Alyssa Healy's fitness. Nitschke said that Alyssa Healy is still undergoing assessments, and the team remains hopeful she will recover in time.