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Molineux Takes Captaincy from Healy

Q: What challenges has Sophie Molineux faced in her career?

Sophie Molineux has faced challenges including a knee injury, a foot stress fracture, and an ACL rupture, which significantly impacted her playing time.

29 Jan

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Summary

Sophie Molineux appointed captain, succeeding Alyssa Healy.
Healy to retire after India multi-format series.
Molineux returns after knee injury and ACL rupture.

All-rounder Sophie Molineux has been appointed the new captain of the Australian women's cricket team in all formats, succeeding the retiring Alyssa Healy. Healy, a veteran wicketkeeper, announced her decision to retire from all cricket following the upcoming multi-format series against India. Molineux will lead the team for the first time in the T20 international opener on February 15.

She will then serve as Healy's deputy for the one-day internationals and Healy's final professional match, a one-off Test in Perth. Molineux, who captains Victoria and the Melbourne Renegades, spoke of the honor and the team's strong leadership group. Her career has been impacted by a knee injury, a foot stress fracture, and an ACL rupture, but she returned for the 2024 T20 World Cup.

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