Kate Cross ruled out of Women's Ashes Test against Australia

England's fast bowler Kate Cross has been ruled out of the one-off Women's Ashes Test against Australia due to a back injury, which has also sidelined her from previous matches in the series. Captain Heather Knight expressed disappointment over Cross's absence, highlighting her importance to the team and the hard work she put into her recovery. England must now decide whether to replace Cross with another pacer, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, or an additional spinner, complicating their bowling strategy ahead of the historic day-night Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Meanwhile, Australia welcomes back captain Alyssa Healy and all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner, both of whom have recovered from injuries, bolstering their lineup for the crucial match. As England seeks to avoid a clean sweep in the multi-format series, Knight emphasized the team's desire to demonstrate their true capabilities in this significant match. The Test marks the 90th anniversary of women's Test cricket, adding to the stakes of the rivalry.