Healy herself has enjoyed crucial game time after returning from injury earlier this year. Since her return, Healy has taken part in three T20s and as many 50-over games against India A and subsequently, resumed captaincy duties in Australia’s 2-1 ODI series win against India last week.
“For me personally, having the opportunity to play that ‘A’ series at home was huge, getting through six games of cricket in a short space of time was a big tick for me after coming back from injury,” she said.
Australia are also boosted by the return of Sophie Molineux, who makes her comeback from knee surgery, and the skipper believes her presence adds even more quality to an already deep squad.
The 27-year-old left-arm spinner is an effective asset in the ODI lineup, striking 23 times in just 13 games, but suffered an untimely knee injury last December. Healy was thrilled ot have her back in the side.
“We’re especially thrilled to have Sophie Molineux back in the squad having overcome knee surgery earlier this year. She’s had a rough run with injuries, so it’ll be great to see her back in the green and gold throughout the World Cup.”
