Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Sophie Molineux Named Australia Captain
Sophie Molineux will be the new captain of the Australian women's cricket team for the T20 series against India.
Alyssa Healy, who is retiring after this series, will lead the team in the ODIs and the one-off Test.
Tahlia McGrath will be the vice-captain, and Ashleigh Gardner will be the second deputy.
Molineux was chosen for her successful leadership with the Melbourne Renegades in the Women's Big Bash League.
She hasn't played a T20I or Test since 2024 due to a knee injury but was backed by the national selector.
The series includes three T20 matches, three ODIs, and one Test match.
Sophie Molineux named new Australia women's captain for T20 series against India.
Alyssa Healy to lead in her farewell ODI series and one-off Test before retiring.
Tahlia McGrath appointed vice-captain, with Ashleigh Gardner as second deputy.
Molineux's leadership success with Melbourne Renegades in WBBL influenced her selection.
Molineux has not played T20I or Test since 2024 due to a knee injury but will be managed carefully.
- Who
- Sophie Molineux, Alyssa Healy, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner
- What
- Sophie Molineux named Australia women's captain; Alyssa Healy to retire after India series
- When
- Series starts February 15, 2024
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- Alyssa Healy retiring from international cricket; Molineux's leadership success in WBBL
- Sophie Molineux
- New Australia women's captain
- Alyssa Healy
- Retiring after India series
- Tahlia McGrath
- Vice-captain
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Second deputy to Molineux
- Series Schedule
- T20s: Feb 15, ODIs: Feb 23, Test: Mar 6
- Sophie Molineux's Last T20I/Test
- 2024
Sources
Sophie Molineux to replace Alyssa Healy as Australia captain
Why Australia Name Sophie Molineux Captain Over Tahlia McGrath Despite All-rounder Being Vice-Captain? EXPLAINED
No T20I or Test since 2024: Sophie Molieneux succeeds Alyssa Healy as new Australia women's captain
