Women's Ashes 2025 Drama: Healy and Gardner's Absence Leaves

Australia’s Women’s Ashes campaign hit a major hurdle as star players Alyssa Healy and Ashleigh Gardner were ruled out of the first T20I against England at the SCG. Alyssa Healy, battling mid-foot soreness linked to her previous injury, faces uncertainty about returning for the series. Cricket Australia confirmed, “Her availability for the remainder of the series will be assessed as more information becomes available.” Adding to the woes, Ashleigh Gardner, sidelined due to a calf strain, is under evaluation before the next match. In their absence, Tahlia McGrath stepped up as interim skipper, stating her confidence in Georgia Voll and Grace Harris, who replaced the injured duo.

England, led by Heather Knight, capitalized on this setback, choosing to bowl first under the SCG lights. Fans on platforms like Play Karo are abuzz with predictions, debating if this is a golden opportunity for England to dominate. Will the Aussies rally without their stars, or is England poised for a T20I triumph?