Kate beerworth

Batter Georgia Voll: Batter Georgia Voll retains her place in Australia’s squads for next month's Women’s Ashes, but left-arm spin all-rounder Sophie Molineux has been ruled out due to a left knee injury needing surgery.

Sophie had missed Australia’s ODI tour of New Zealand with a knee complaint, an issue which flared up during their 3-0 home series win over India. “Sophie Molineux will undergo left knee surgery next month, following that we will provide further updates on an anticipated return date,” said Kate Beerworth, Australian women’s team physiotherapist.

Australia’s spin-bowling department duties will be handled by off-spin all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner and leg-spinners Georgia Wareham and Alana King, with no room still for left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen.