Australia lose captain to injury for rest of India series
Sophie Molineux will be sidelined for the remainder of the series against India due to a back concern.
Australia's injury woes have worsened with news that skipper Sophie Molineux has a back issue and will miss the remainder of the multi-format series against India at home.
Molineux joins experienced all-rounder Ellyse Perry and pacer Kim Garth (both have quad injuries) on the sidelines ahead of the second ODI of the series on Friday, with former captain Alyssa Healy stepping in to lead the side for the Hobart clash.
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Molineux has had a litany of injury issues in the past, with Australia revealing the left-armer will be monitored ahead of the upcoming tour to the West Indies.
The Aussies are scheduled to play a multi-format series across March and April against the Caribbean side and will be searching for a seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title when the 20-over showcase commences in England in June.
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It remains to be seen how long Molineux will be sidelined for, with Healy hoping for a swift return ahead of a busy upcoming schedule.
"The Sophie Molineux news today was a bit of a shock for everyone and a disappointing one for her," Healy told broadcaster Fox Cricket at the toss at the second ODI.
"Hopefully we can rally around those three and give them the love they need moving forward."
