Harris ruled out of Australia’s World Cup defence

In a significant setback for Australia’s cricket team, star all-rounder Grace Harris has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup due to a calf injury. The 32-year-old sustained the injury during the third one-day international against India on Saturday, a match that saw Australia clinch a 43-run victory. Harris, renowned for her explosive batting and record-breaking performances, will be replaced by Heather Graham, a 28-year-old all-rounder with limited international experience. Harris’s absence is a major blow to Australia as they prepare to defend their title, starting with a match against New Zealand on October 1. Despite her struggles in the longer white-ball format, Harris remains one of the most feared batters globally, evidenced by her stellar performance in this summer’s Women’s Hundred, where she boasted the highest strike rate and hit the most sixes. Graham, who has only one ODI cap from a 2019 match against Sri Lanka, now faces the challenge of filling Harris’s shoes on the world stage.