Australia's captain will make a long-awaited return from injury against India A in August, as she and several national teammates kick off their World Cup preparations

Tess Flintoff will have an opportunity to push her case for World Cup selection this August, after being named in the Australia A squad to meet India in a series that will also mark captain Alyssa Healy’s return from injury.

Flintoff, who has yet to debut for Australia but who has been awarded a national contract for the first time for 2025-26, and Healy are among five CA-contracted players who will feature in the 50-over leg of the multi-format tour as they build towards the ODI World Cup in India.

Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath will also take part in the three one-day matches in Brisbane – and will captain Australia A with Charli Knott serving as deputy – as will Kim Garth and Darcie Brown.

Australia A squads

Women’s Australia A v India A Series

First T20 match: August 7, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, 6pm AEST

Second T20 match: August 9, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, 6pm AEST

Third T20 match: August 10, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, 6pm AEST

First one-day match: August 13, Northern Suburbs Cricket Club, Brisbane, 9.30am AEST

Second one-day match: August 15, Northern Suburbs Cricket Club, Brisbane, 9.30am AEST

Third one-day match: August 17, Northern Suburbs Cricket Club, Brisbane, 9.30am AEST

Only four-day match: August 21-24, Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 9:30am AEST