Ashes shock as Australia captain Meg Lanning ruled out with medical issue
theguardian.comAustralia captain Meg Lanning has been ruled out of the women’s Ashes due to medical issues in a major blow for the team’s defence of the urn.
Lanning only returned to cricket in January following a four-month mental health break, but led Australia to the women’s Twenty20 World Cup triumph in March.
The 31-year-old played in the inaugural Women’s Premier League in India, but will now be unavailable for the blockbuster UK tour.
Lanning was withdrawn from the squad on the advice of medical staff, according to Cricket Australia women’s cricket performance boss Shawn Flegler. “It’s an unfortunate setback for Meg and she’s obviously disappointed to have been ruled out of the Ashes; it’s a significant series for the team and she’ll be missed, but she understands the need to put her health first,” Flegler said. “Meg will remain at home where she will continue to work with medical staff with the aim to return to playing as soon as possible.
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