Spinner Jess Jonassen, who has been serving her team for a long time, says it will be a “huge honor” for her if she becomes the next captain of the Australian team.

A potential lead for the Australian side has been reduced to zero. With Rachel Haynes and current captain Meg Lanning taking an indefinite break from the game.

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The 30-year-old Jonassen has been an integral member of the team for a decade

The 30-year-old has been an integral member of the team for a decade. The left-arm orthodox spinners have played a key role in the team’s recent ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Commonwealth Games victories.

It would be a massive role and some big shoes to fill

“It would be a massive role and some big shoes to fill for whoever it is,” said Brisbane Heat skipper Jonassen of the Australian captaincy ahead of her team’s WBBL opener against Sydney Sixers in Mackay on Thursday.

“It’s going to be something I have to seriously think about. There are some really good candidates like Tahlia McGrath. And Alyssa Healy has raised her hand, too.”

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Meg has achieved a significant amount

What they brought to the team is irreplaceable. But there are ways other players can move on and fill the void left by them,” she said. “Meg has achieved a significant amount in the game. And she took over the captaincy at the age of 21. After doing that role for a long time, and then through COVID. It has been tough for everyone.

“We’ve been fortunate to have been so successful throughout his tenure as captain. Sometimes people need a break, and that’s okay,” Jonassen.