Tayla Vlaeminck out of Women's Ashes, World Cup due to injury

Australia have been handed yet another injury blow as fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck has been ruled out of the ongoing Women's Ashes and the also the World Cup in New Zealand due to a stress fracture on her right foot.

It is the same injury that forced her to miss the T20 World Cup at home in 2020, that saw her remain on the sidelines for 10 months. Vlaeminck was seen in discomfort after Australia's win in the first T20I and the scans further revealed the extent of her injury.

"Tayla has sustained an acute navicular stress fracture. She had a similar injury in early 2020; this fracture completely healed and Tayla made a successful return to play international cricket in March 2021," team doctor Phillipa Inge said.

"Tayla reported a return in mid-foot pain and subsequent images have confirmed a recurrent stress fracture of the navicular. The Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria medical teams will work collaboratively on the immediate management over the coming days and a subsequent return to play plan. She will be unavailable for the Ashes Series and ODI World Cup."

Australia already have the likes of Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux and Beth Mooney out with injuries. The selectors will make a call whether or not to name a replacement in the squad. 

Australia won the first T20I by nine wickets before the second game was abandoned due to rain.