Tayla Vlaeminck, Alyssa Healy ruled out of game against India? Head coach provides massive update

Australia Women's National Cricket Team head coach Shelley Nitschke provided a fitness update about Tayla Vlaeminck and Alyssa Healy’s participation in the Women’s T20 World Cup clash against India. She said that they would be taking the call on their availability after 24 hours.

Australia Women's National Cricket Team are having a great time in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. They have displayed a magnificent performance with the bat and ball in the tournament and are currently at the top of the points table in their group, favorites for the next round of events.

Tayla Vlaeminck and skipper Alyssa Healy faced injuries during the Pakistan clash

But the Australia Women's National Cricket Team have faced scares as fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck and skipper Alyssa Healy have faced injuries ahead of the game against the India Women's National Cricket Team. During the game against Pakistan, both the players walked off the park.

Tayla Vlaeminck suffered a shoulder injury as she attempted to stop the boundary. She landed awkwardly as her knee got stuck on the ground, and she was seen holding her shoulder in pain. Before she was taken off the field and then didn't return to bowl.

To worsen the case more, skipper Alyssa Healy then faced an injury. She looked in pain while completing the second run. The physios came out to attend to her, and then she was deemed unfit to play in the game and was taken off the field as well.

Australia Women's National Cricket Team head coach Shelley Nitschke, provides an update about fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck

Australia Women's National Cricket Team head coach Shelley Nitschke, while providing an update about fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck, said that she dislocated her shoulder. But claimed that that has been put back in place and they will assess her after 24 hours. Speaking to reporters, she said:

"So, obviously, we lost Taylor pretty early in the game, which was pretty devastating. And I think as someone said earlier, the players were probably pretty shaken out there, and she's got a dislocated shoulder that's now back in place. And that's just a matter of assessing that in the next 24 hours and sort of seeing where that finishes up."

So, it's just over the next 24 hours that will be assessed - Shelley Nitschke on Alyssa Healy

Shelley Nitschke also talked about Alyssa Healy, saying that the captain will be assessed over the next 24 hours. She also expressed her disappointment with Taylor, who also suffered an injury. While talking about the same, she explained:

"And obviously, Alyssa is coming off at the end with a foot injury as well. And again, it's pretty early days. So, it's just over the next 24 hours that will be assessed. But yeah, I think it's pretty devastating, particularly for Taylor, who's had a tough road back and playing in her first World Cup for a little while, so in the first game for the tournament. So, the girls are pretty supportive in getting around both her and Alyssa at the moment."

Australia Women's National Cricket Team have won three out of their three games in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. They beat Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan and have a net run rate of +2.786. They have almost put one step in the semifinal.