Tayla Vlaeminck

Leg spinner Alana King was rewarded for her part in Australia's women's Ashes and World Cup triumphs with her first central contract when the list of 15 players was announced on Thursday.

Hosts and defending champions Australia received a blow on the eve of the opening match of the Women's Twenty20 World Cup when pace bowler Tayla Vlaeminck was ruled out of the tournament with a foot injury on Thursday.

Australia has called up all-rounder Heather Graham to replace Tayla Vlaeminck in the Women's T20 World Cup after Vlaeminck dislocated her shoulder during a match against Pakistan. This injury is another setback for the 25-year-old, who has faced multiple injuries in the past. Graham will join the team for their final group match against India and subsequent knockout rounds.

Australia skipper Meg Lanning won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the second women's T20I here on Saturday.

Australia captain Meg Lanning won the toss and opted to bowl in the first women's T20 International match against India here on Thursday. Tahlia McGrath and Hannah Darlington were handed T20I debuts for Australia. Renuka Singh was handed India debut while it would be T20I debut for Yastika Bhatia.

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to field against Australia in the third and final women's T20I here on Sunday.

Australia announced its 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, featuring Darcie Brown returning from a foot injury but excluding spinner Jess Jonassen. Alyssa Healy will captain the team, with Tahlia McGrath as vice-captain. Grace Harris and Sophie Molineux have also recovered from injuries and will join the squad. The tournament begins on October 3 in the UAE.

Australia women's team express pace bowler Tayla Vlaeminck was on Thursday ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series and one-off day/night Test against visiting India due to niggles.

Seven international games, including a Test match in a space of 20 days, won't allow Australia to field their best first XI in all games against India in the upcoming series, Southern Stars' head coach Matthew Mott has hinted.

Confident India faces injury-hit Australia in a crucial Women's T20 World Cup match in Sharjah. With a win, India aims to boost their semifinal hopes. Australia, having already secured a spot, must adjust their lineup due to injuries to key players Alyssa Healy and Tayla Vlaeminck.

Australia faces challenges in their upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup match against India, with injuries to key players Tayla Vlaeminck and captain Alyssa Healy. All-rounder Tahlia McGrath expresses confidence in the team's depth to manage these setbacks. India's recent success against Australia adds to the anticipation of a competitive match.

Cricket Australia (CA) on Wednesday announced that the members of the Australian Women's Cricket Team on Thursday will return to the scene of their history-making T20 World Cup win to celebrate the launch of 'The Record' on Amazon Prime Video.

Senior batsmen Usman Khawaja and Shaun Marsh missed out but the fast-rising Marnus Labuschagne and Joe Burns were rewarded for their performances in Cricket Australia's annual player contracts announced on Thursday.

Ahead of a crucial Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Australia, Sanjay Manjrekar urges every player in the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian side to deliver their best. India's chances for the semifinals improved after defeating Sri Lanka. They must win against Australia and maintain a superior Net Run Rate, while injuries to key Australian players offer some hope.

Puja Vastrakar gave a fine exhibition of power-hitting as her superb 36 not out off 27 balls took India to 118 after they were reeling at 81 for nine against Australia in the second Women's T20 International here on Saturday.

Australian cricket captain Alyssa Healy appeared on crutches before the final Group A match against India due to a right foot injury sustained against Pakistan. Cricket Australia will provide updates on her condition. Meanwhile, Tayla Vlaeminck has been ruled out with a dislocated shoulder and replaced by Heather Graham.

Global music superstar Katy Perry on Saturday met the Indian cricket team at the Melbourne Cricket Ground where they would face Australia in the much-anticipated final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday -- International Women's Day.

Indian women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, prepare to face a formidable Australian side with a 14-match winning streak in T20 World Cups. A win is crucial for India to secure a semifinal spot, while Australia are almost assured of their place.

Australia's star all-rounder Ellyse Perry is recovering from a stress fracture in her lower back and may be restricted to batting at the Commonwealth Games.

India's crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Australia will focus on improving net run rate and solidifying semifinal chances. Shafali Verma emphasizes the team's awareness of NRR. India need a win against the unbeaten Australians to match their points. Australia's injury concerns add intrigue to this high-stakes showdown in Sharjah.