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Alyssa Healy has been appointed Australia’s new women’s cricket captain across all three formats, replacing Meg Lanning at the helm of the all-conquering team.
Key points:
Healy has previously skippered Australia on an interim basisTahlia McGrath is appointed as vice-captainMeg Lanning retired from international cricket last month
Healy filled in for Lanning as Australia captain for extended spells over the past two years, including this year’s women’s Ashes.
The 33-year-old will step into the role full-time after Lanning’s shock international retirement last month.
All-rounder Tahlia McGrath has been named vice-captain.
“I am honoured to accept the role of captain and am grateful for the opportunity to lead our team,” Healy said in a statement.
“I’ve really enjoyed the support of the players over the past few months and their encouragement to continue to be who I am and lead the group like I normally would from within.
“My approach will remain consistent to what it has been previously, but I’ll make my own mark on the role and be sure that I’m doing the best I possibly can for this group to maintain the success that we’ve had.”
The decision to appoint Healy and McGrath was ratified at a Cricket Australia (CA) board meeting on Friday.
“Alyssa is an outstanding player and leader who has earned enormous respect both on and off the field,” CA general manager of high-performance and national teams Ben Oliver said.
“Alyssa brings a wealth of experience to the role, and we have great confidence in her ability to successfully lead the Australian women’s team in tandem with Tahlia as vice-captain.”
AAP
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