Australia's captain Meg Lanning was unable to participate in the recent Ashes series in England due to medical reasons. Unfortunately, she will also be absent in the upcoming pair of three-match white-ball contests against the West Indies, which will take place at home at the beginning of next month.
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Experienced deputy Alyssa Healy will lead Australia in Lanning's absence. Team doctor Pip Inge expects Lanning to return later in the year via domestic cricket.
"Meg is progressing well but remains unavailable for competitive cricket. No date has been set for Meg’s return to play, however, we anticipate a gradual return through domestic cricket. Cricket Australia medical staff will continue to work closely with Meg and an update on her availability will be provided in due course," said Pip Inge, Australian Women's team doctor.
Australia squad for West Indies series at home: Alyssa Healy (c), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris (T20Is only), Jess Jonassen, Alana King (ODIs only), Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham
T20I series schedule:
ODI series schedule:
ODI #1: October 8, Aus vs WI, Brisbane
ODI #2: October 12, Aus vs WI, Melbourne
ODI #3: October 14, Aus vs WI, Melbourne
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