Women’s ashes 2025: Here’s why Kate Cross does not play test pink ball aus vs eng
Historically Pink-Lopta Test Women’s Ashes 2025 between Australia and Englandhome captain Alyssa Healy He won the throw and decided to first a bowl on the iconic Melbourne Crickket Groun (MCG). The decision aligned with expectations, given the reputation of the terrain to help sailors during the initial two days of the game.
Why is Kate Cross missing a pink ball test?
A significant change in England playing XI was the absence of pacera with a right weapon Kate Cross. English captain Heather Knight She made updates of Cross’s fitness, expressing disappointment for her unavailability for a key game, at the same time recognizing her efforts to reclaim full fitness. As a result, Cross was replaced by colleague Fast Bowler in the lineup Ryana Macdonald-Gay.
“Kate Cross unfortunately won’t play. She was amazing. She worked so diligently to try to get over the injuries (her back). She worked hard but failed to return to the pace and level of performance. She really is for her, because she is a key member for us , and it’s really great to go back around the group for the last few days, she’s a huge member of the team and a leader in this group, “” He quoted ICC.
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AUS-W VS ENG-W: Playing XI both teams:
English Women: Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight (C), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones (WK), Sophie Ecclestone, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell
Australia’s Women: Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy (C), Annabel Sutherland, Beth Mooney (WK), Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Alana King, Kim GarthDarcie Brown
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