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Stand-in captain McGrath has 'absolutely no idea' about her batting position

Stepping in as temporary skipper for the upcoming three-game one-day international series against Bangladesh, Tahlia McGrath confessed she remains completely uncertain about where she will feature in the batting order. The leadership opportunity arises because regular leader Sophie Molineux must sit out the fixtures due to a hip issue.

Alongside fellow vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner, McGrath takes the reins as David Hemp begins his tenure coaching the opposing squad. Matches take place in Brisbane, beginning October 9 and concluding October 14, 2026.

McGrath enters this captaincy assignment buoyed by a stellar knock of 154 runs from 137 balls while representing South Australia against Victoria in a recent domestic competition opener. Reflecting on that performance, she emphasized the importance of returning to fundamentals and building personal confidence after a quiet spell at the crease.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh leader Nigar Sultana acknowledged the immense challenge of facing the hosts, emphasizing that her group must perform at their absolute peak to compete against the dominant Australians.

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