Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insight Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeAll-rounder Sophie Molineux has been unveiled as a surprise choice as Australia’s new captain after Alyssa Healy’s retirement. Wicketkeeper-batter Healy announced earlier this month that she will bow out of international cricket after 16 years in the Australian side, a period that has included two World Cup wins and six more T20 World Cup titles. "We've got a really strong group with plenty of natural leaders, alongside a lot of exciting talent coming through. Molineux has nonetheless been appointed as captain ahead of Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland and Gardner.