The Australian squad is led by captain Alyssa Healy and includes notable players such as Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, and Tahlia McGrath. The team is motivated by a sense of urgency following their previous Ashes retention in 2023, which left them with a 'hollow' feeling. England's squad, captained by Heather Knight, features a strong lineup including Tammy Beaumont and Sophie Ecclestone.
In preparation for the series, England's warm-up match against the Governor-General's XI in Sydney was unfortunately washed out, preventing the visitors from getting any batting practice. Meanwhile, the Australian men's cricket team is facing its own challenges as captain Pat Cummins deals with an ankle injury that may affect his participation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Cummins will miss the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka due to the birth of his second child and to manage his injury.
The Australian Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour includes Steve Smith as captain and features a mix of experienced players and newcomers, such as 21-year-old Cooper Connolly. The team will focus on spin options to adapt to the conditions in Sri Lanka, with the series set to compete for the Warne-Muralidaran Trophy starting on January 29 and February 6 at Galle.
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