Tahlia McGrath says she felt “calm” stepping into the captaincy role with the next few days of rest set to determine whether she’’l keep the role or whether skipper Alyssa Healy will be available for Australia’s World Cup semi-final on either Friday or Saturday.

Australian cricket captain Alyssa Healy appeared on crutches before the final Group A match against India due to a right foot injury sustained against Pakistan. Cricket Australia will provide updates on her condition.

Alyssa Healy has been ruled out of the India vs Australia T20 World Cup 2024 Group A match in Sharjah. Cricket Australia revealed the reason behind the Aussie skipper missing out on the high-voltage clash.

Australia skipper Alyssa Healy was ruled out of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match against India at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Australia has cemented its spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup after brushing off the absence of star skipper Alyssa Healy to beat India by nine runs in Sharjah. The crucial win means the Aussies remain unbeaten and leaves second-placed India needing Pakistan to beat New Zealand in their final group game - while staying ahead of both teams on net run rate - to progress.

Australia's captain suffers "acute right foot injury" after seeing Tayla Vlaeminck go down with dislocated shoulder