Australia name Molineux and Hamilton despite injury concerns

Australia have named Sophie Molineux and Lucy Hamilton in their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Bangladesh and New Zealand despite fitness concerns. Molineux will lead the side in the three ODIs against Bangladesh starting in Brisbane on October 9, but her availability depends on a hip injury she has been managing. Hamilton suffered a mild quad strain at training and will miss the ODIs, though selectors hope she recovers for the three T20Is against New Zealand from October 18.

Darcie Brown was ruled out with a back injury, while Grace Harris was omitted from the T20 World Cup-winning squad. All players except Molineux and Hamilton are currently playing in the WNCL. Tahlia McGrath made a statement against Victoria, scoring 154 from 137 deliveries.

The T20Is will be Australia's first matches since winning the World Cup. New Zealand arrive with an interim head coach after parting ways with Ben Sawyer. The three matches at North Sydney Oval are Australia's only T20Is before the inaugural T20 Champions Trophy in India next February.