10-10-2017 06:23 via theguardian.com

Australians confident of retaining Ashes despite losing Meg Lanning

Rachael Haynes will stand in as captain with Lanning out injuredSix rookies were named in the 15-player squadAustralia’s batters have declared they have the depth required to cover the loss of injured captain Meg Lanning in the upcoming women’s Ashes series.Selectors have named almost identical squads for the four one-dayers and one-off Test match against England, which the world’s top-ranked batter Lanning will miss due to a shoulder injury. Related: Ashes: England Women call
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