Alyssa Healy Ruled Out of WBBL 2024

Australian women's cricket captain Alyssa Healy has been ruled out of the remainder of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 due to a left knee injury, casting doubt on her participation in the upcoming ODI series against India starting December 5. Healy, already managing a foot injury sustained during the T20 World Cup, had played only four matches for the Sydney Sixers this season. The Sixers confirmed her injury and named teenager Frankie Nicklin as her replacement. If Healy is unable to play, vice-captain Tahlia McGrath is expected to lead the team. Healy's absence is significant not only for the Sixers, who are struggling in the league, but also for Australia's plans for the crucial series against India. Her recovery will be closely monitored in the coming weeks as Australia prepares for their summer fixtures against New Zealand and England.