Healy hopes for quick recovery as captain misses India match
Skipper Alyssa Healy arrived on crutches for the team's final Group A clash against India on Sunday, but could yet return in the tournament.
Alyssa Healy, who pulled up during Friday's fixture against Pakistan while attempting a single, hobbled off the field with an "acute injury to her right foot".
The skipper arrived on crutches for the clash against India in Sharjah and will miss the clash with Tahlia McGrath set to lead the side. Ellyse Perry will be the vice-captain.
Cricket Australia provided an update ahead of the India game.
"Alyssa Healy is unavailable for tonight’s game after suffering a foot injury on Friday night. She will continue to be assessed over the coming days and should Australia qualify for the semi-finals, her availability will be determined in due course."
"Alyssa sustained an acute right foot injury while running between wickets," a release by Cricket Australia had stated after the Pakistan game.
"Once we have more information based on her assessment and scans tomorrow, her availability for the remainder of the tournament will be clearer."
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Meanwhile, Australia's other injury concern, Tayla Vlaeminck, will miss the remainder of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup due to a dislocated shoulder. Heather Graham has been approved as a replacement in the squad.
A win against India would see Australia seal a spot in the semi-final, although other results would determine which semi-final the defending champions play,
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