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Mooney Keeps Gloves as Australia Aims for ODI Sweep

Beth Mooney is set to continue as the wicketkeeper for Australia in their upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, as captain Alyssa Healy focuses on recovering from a knee injury. Healy, who has been rehabilitating her knee and foot injuries, will join the squad for the New Zealand tour but is likely to return to the field initially as a batter to ensure her fitness for the multi-format Ashes in January.

Mooney, who has been filling in as wicketkeeper during the ongoing CommBank ODI series against India, expressed her enjoyment of the role and the challenge it presents. `I haven't kept in a 50-over game for a couple of years, so it's been different, but I love it. It's a great opportunity for me to have a few games with the gloves,` Mooney said.

Australia has already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series against India and is aiming to sweep the series to maintain their top position in the ICC Women's ODI Championship table. The final ODI against India is scheduled for December 11 at the WACA Ground in Perth.

In another development, Georgia Voll has been added to the Australia squad for the New Zealand tour following her impressive start to her international career. Voll, who scored a century in her second game against India, will provide flexibility around Healy's return and workloads. Ellyse Perry praised Voll, saying, `She's just really unflappable, and just seems to take every opportunity in her stride.`

Cricket Australia has also announced the appointment of Gavan Twining as the new full-time fielding and wicket-keeping coach for the next two years.

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