Canberra, Sept. 5 -- Defending champions Australia announced a star-studded 15-member squad for their upcoming ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.

The record seven-time champions will attempt to defend their crown on the turning tracks of the sub-continent, with their campaign beginning on October 1 against New Zealand. While ball tweakers will have a say on such surfaces, Australia have been handed a massive boost with left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux set to be on track to be fit for the marquee event.

Along with Molineux, leg-spinner Georgia Wareham has also recovered from the injury which forced her to leave the Women's Hundred early. The duo will spearhead Australia's ...