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Alyssa Healy (Source - Twitter)
Alyssa Healy, the seasoned wicketkeeper-batter, has assumed the role of permanent captain for the Australia Women's team in all formats following the retirement of the iconic Meg Lanning last month. Healy is gearing up to lead the team in the upcoming multi-format series tour in India.
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Nevertheless, based on Healy's recent statements, it appears that she possesses commendable leadership skills. Healy highlighted the abundance of quality spinners on the Australian side and suggested that if the curators in India opt for a spin-friendly pitch, there is a significant risk that it could work against the Indian side.
“I’m quite curious to see the kind of pitches they create. We have an excellent spin attack, so making spinning tracks is a risky move. I want to clarify, India has a strong spin attack, but we have some of the world’s best leg spinners. Ash Gardner, who took nine wickets on English soil, is among them, so be cautious when preparing spinning wickets,” Healy was quoted as saying by Crictoday.
I’m curious to see if they create a flat pitch: Alyssa Healy
The commencement of Australia's tour of India is marked by the sole Test at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on December 21. Subsequently, the venue will host three ODIs, while the three T20Is are set to take place at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Healy expressed her curiosity, wondering whether the curators would design a flat pitch for the upcoming matches.
“I’m curious to see if they create a flat pitch. I haven’t played at Wankhede since the WPL exhibition game a couple of years ago, so I’m looking forward to that experience,” she said.
India women's team is currently competing in the third T20I against England in the ongoing three-match T20I series. Having faced defeats in the initial two matches, they are now aiming to salvage their pride by securing a victory in the third and conclusive match of the series.