St. Vincent, March 18 (NationPress) Australia’s captain, Sophie Molineux, has announced that she is fit and eager to make her return to the field ahead of the team’s forthcoming white-ball series against the West Indies. However, the specific details of her participation remain uncertain as she continues to manage a back injury.

The all-rounder was recently sidelined due to her back issue, which led her to miss the concluding stages of the ODI series at home against India. Fortunately, she is now close to full fitness and is anticipated to play in the three-match T20I series kicking off this week.

With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup set to take place in England in just under three months, Molineux provided an optimistic update on her recovery while addressing the media in St. Vincent. Nevertheless, she did not elaborate on her specific role, stating that her performance would be evaluated throughout the six-match white-ball series.

"I’m excited about playing a part and getting back onto the field … (we'll) see how it goes, particularly towards the end with the one-dayers, and we'll keep reassessing. I’m looking forward to rejoining the girls; it was tough to watch that Test, especially missing out on Alyssa Healy's last game for Australia.

"Being able to step in and lead the group is something I’m eager for, and I’m especially looking forward to flying together and reconnecting as a team after a significant few months in Australia," Molineux shared with reporters.

While she is slated to participate in the T20Is, it remains unclear if she will take part in all six matches during the tour. The left-arm spinner hinted that she might opt to sit out some of the ODI matches to carefully manage her workload, ensuring she is fully prepared for the World Cup.

There is also some ambiguity regarding her readiness to bowl, although she has resumed batting and fielding during practice sessions.

Australia’s upcoming tour of the West Indies is the final international assignment before the T20 World Cup, making this a vital preparation period. Molineux stressed the significance of leveraging this opportunity to build momentum and enhance team unity.

"This series is crucial for all of us, as we don’t have many games before the T20 World Cup. Every match we play together is essential for our development. I’m eager to embrace these opportunities and, particularly, to travel and reconnect as a group after what’s been a challenging few months in Australia. It’s going to be great for us," Molineux concluded.