Sophie Molineux Returns to Australia Squad for Women's World Cup 2025

Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux returns to the Australia squad after an injury layoff, ready for the upcoming Women's World Cup 2025, which begins on September 30. Molineux, who underwent knee surgery in January, is expected to miss the ODI series against India but will likely be ready for the tournament.

Australia Squad for Women's World Cup 2025:

• Alyssa Healy (c)
• Tahlia McGrath (vc)
• Darcie Brown
• Ashleigh Gardner
• Kim Garth
• Grace Harris
• Alana King
• Phoebe Litchfield
• Sophie Molineux
• Beth Mooney
• Ellyse Perry
• Megan Schutt
• Annabel Sutherland
• Georgia Voll
• Georgia Wareham

Molineux's return bolsters an already stacked spin attack for Australia with Wareham, Gardner, and King. In the batting department, Voll has earned her first World Cup berth through sustained performances in the domestic circuit.

"Alyssa Healy made a strong return in the recent 'A' series, and we're pleased with where she's at," Australia team physio Kate Beerworth said. Molineux is one of the five players in the Australia squad who have been included in their first-ever 50-over World Cup squad. The selectors have added all-rounder Charli Knott and wicketkeeper-batter Nicole Faltum to make a 17-member squad for the three ODIs against India ahead of the World Cup.