Australia all-rounder Nicola Carey has expressed her determination to reclaim a place in the national squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in June, as she continues her return to the team after a period away from the setup. The 32-year-old, known for her contributions to Australia’s success in the 2020 T20 World Cup and the 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup, was recalled during the recent home series against India and has since been retained for the upcoming Caribbean tour. Carey emphasized the significance of rejoining the team, noting the comfort of familiar faces and the renewed energy of being back in the squad. “I obviously haven’t been here for a while, but coming back in, there’s a lot of familiar faces, which is always nice,” she said ahead of the ODI series against the West Indies. She also reflected on the contrast between being sidelined and being actively involved, stating, “When you’re out of it, you sit back and think, I don’t know how they do it, not being at home that often. But when you’re in it, you just do it. It’s quite fun being around the group.” With the T20 World Cup approaching, Carey’s focus remains on securing a spot in the squad. “It’s a massive tournament. Everyone here would want to be a part of that. That’s the carrot dangling at the end of this. Everyone’s trying to put their best foot forward. I’m sure we’ll find out soon,” she added. Australia’s recent 3–0 sweep of the T20I series against India has bolstered their confidence ahead of the tournament, and the team is now shifting its attention to the ODI series against the West Indies. The ODI series will see the absence of star all-rounder Annabel Sutherland, who is managing her workload by missing the tour.#west_indies #icc_womens_t20_world_cup #nicola_carey #australia_cricket_team #annabel_sutherland
