Australia’s upcoming ODI series with Pakistan will feature the return to international cricket of captain Meg Lanning
Australia to play three-match 50-over series in JanuaryPhotograph: Alex Davidson/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Alex Davidson/Getty ImagesAustralia captain Meg Lanning will return to international cricket for the upcoming one-day international series against Pakistan. One of the game’s all-time greats took an extended break in August following Australia’s ODI World Cup triumph and a Commonwealth Games gold medal in Birmingham.
Lanning was spotted training in Melbourne on Thursday, fuelling speculation she might be about to return. “Meg brings so much to the side both on and off the field, and it’s pleasing to welcome her back at such an important time with the T20 World Cup just over a month away,” he said. “While we welcome Meg back, Alyssa won’t have recovered from her calf injury in time, so that presents an opportunity for Beth [Mooney] to take the gloves in her absence.”