Alyssa Healy Named Australia Women's Vice-Captain, Will Probably Lead During India Tour

Following her selection as the women's team's vice-captain, Alyssa Healy is expected to lead Australia on its trip to India in December. Rachael Haynes, who ended her career in international cricket last month, is replaced by Healy.

Healy might take over the role of captain for the team's forthcoming tasks, which include five T20 Internationals in India before the home series against Pakistan and the T20 World Cup in South Africa next year. Meg Lanning, the World Cup-winning captain, is still on her indefinite leave of absence.

Following Australia's spectacular Commonwealth Games campaign, which saw them win the crown in August, Lanning had taken an indefinite vacation to concentrate on her well-being.

"It's a privilege to have been offered the vice-captaincy of any Australian team, let alone one that's tasted as much success as this one," Healy was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. 

"While she leaves huge shoes to fill, Rach played a crucial part in aiding Meg and in fostering the team's beliefs and culture. I'm looking forward to working with Meg and Shell to lead this side.

"I'm looking forward to this next phase of my career," the player said. "It's a really exciting moment to be connected with this squad; we've seen personnel changes as well as the rise of tremendous young talent."

The 32-year-old is not new to the position; in Haynes' absence during the multi-format series against India last year, he filled in as the interim vice-captain.

"We're delighted that Alyssa has agreed to take on the role of vice-captain and look forward to the contribution she can make in tandem with Meg," stated Shawn Flegler, Head of Performance, Women's Cricket and National Selector.