"The players head out for the anthems but there is still a bit of mizzle lingering in Sydney. Hopefully we'll be underway shortly. Share Teams: Some shocks in store in Molineux's first match in charge! Vice-captain Tahlia McGrath and veteran quick Megan Schutt are left out of the side. Right arm seamer and left handed batter Nicola Carey is recalled to the side for the first time since 2022, she was impressive for Mumbai Indians in the recent WPL."
"Updated at 02.48 EST James Wallace Hello and welcome to the first T20I between Australia and India from Sydney as a new dawn breaks for Australian' women's cricket. Sophie Molineux will captain the side into a new era after Alyssa Healy announced she is calling time on her storied career. Healy will take the reins for one last time during the ODI and one off Test part of India's tour but today marks the first match in charge for Molineux."
Light drizzle delayed play in Sydney and forced covers onto the wicket, but the rain began to abate and the covers were peeled back ahead of the toss. India won the toss and elected to insert Australia to bat on a greenish wicket expected to assist bowlers early on. Sophie Molineux will captain Australia for the first time after Alyssa Healy announced she is calling time on her storied career; Healy will take the reins for one last time during the ODI and one-off Test. Australia made surprise selection changes, leaving out vice-captain Tahlia McGrath and Megan Schutt and recalling Nicola Carey following strong WPL form.
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