The following isn't ideal ahead of the Ashes & World Cup - I know they've said they're waiting until after her surgery to put a return date on things, but would have to think Mooney will be unavailable for the Ashes, but a possiblity of being able to return for the WC which is about 44 days/6 weeks away
If they do rule Mooney out, who is most likely to take her spot, because we surely look at bringing in specialist bat rather than an all-rounder
Full details -
https://www.cricket.com.au/news/bet...lia-england-ashes-batter-world-cup/2022-01-18
The ABC article https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-18/mooney-injured-as-perry-awaits-ashes-call-up/100764104
suggests Redmayne or Villani as possible replacements for Mooney.
I agree that a specialist batter should replace Mooney, but recent history from the Indian series suggests that the selectors are willing to go into T20s with a top 6 that includes all of Perry, McGrath and Gardner, and then Carey or Wareham at number 7.
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