Australia name all-format 15-member squad for home series against India

Australiahas announced its 15-member squads for the ODI, T20I, and Test series against the touring Indian side, as Sophie Molineux has been named as the full-time successor to Alyssa Healy for the all-format captaincy and will lead for the first time in the T20I portion of the upcoming multi-format home series against India. She has elevated the all-format vice-captain, Tahila McGrath, while Asleigh Gardner has been named vice-captain. 

Sophie Molineux, the 28-year-old spinner, is a left-field choice, having not played either T20I or Test cricket since 2024 due to her latest knee injury, and was managed through last year’s ODI World Cup. She also didn’t participate in the WBBL for the Melbourne Renegades.

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“It's a real honour to be named Australian captain and something I'm incredibly proud of, especially following on from Alyssa, who's had such a huge impact on this team and the game. We've got a really strong group with plenty of natural leaders, alongside a lot of exciting talent coming through, and I'm really looking forward to working together as we keep evolving.” Molineux expressed.

Australia name squads for Tests, ODIs, and T20I series against India

Molineux will take charge of all three formats on the multi-format tour of the Australia side in the Caribbean, which includes Tests, before preparing for the T20 World Cup 2026 in England in June. National selector Shawn Fleglar addressed the spinner as the right choice for the position.

“We will continue to manage Sophie's workload, prioritizing key tournaments and major international series following injury challenges in recent seasons. Tahlia McGrath remains vice-captain, recognizing her significant leadership contribution under Alyssa Healy. Tahlia has acted as stand-in captain on 16 occasions across formats, providing consistency and stability.” Flegler said.

Australia’s squad for three formats against India 

T20I squad:

Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux (captain), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham

ODI squad:

Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alyssa Healy (captain), Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham

Test squad:

Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Alyssa Healy (captain), Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham