Australia batter Phoebe Litchfield said she continues to learn from the senior players in the team's leadership group and would embrace the captaincy "with both hands" if given the opportunity in the future.
Aussie stars Meg Lanning (Delhi Capitals), Alyssa Healy (UP Warriorz), and New Zealand star all-rounder Amelia Kerr (Mumbai Indians) are just a few who are set to enter the auction pool after being released by their respective franchises, as per ESPNCricinfo. Also, the World Cup 'Player of t
South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt stands on the cusp of history, as she is just 40 runs away from becoming the highest run-getter in a single edition of the ICC Women's World Cup.
Australian skipper Alyssa Healy, playing her last ODI World Cup, expressed disappointment over Australia's loss to India in their Women's World Cup semi-final clash, praising her team's overall contribution in the tournament.
After Australia elected to bat first at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, Litchfield, along with an experienced Ellyse Perry, helped the Aussies overcome the early loss of captain Alyssa Healy, smashing 119 in 93 balls, with 17 fours and three sixes. Her runs came at a strike rate of 127.95.
It will be a repeat of the 2017 semifinal as India takes on defending champions Australia in the semifinal of the ICC Women's World Cup at Navi Mumbai in DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. Ahead of the match, Aussie captain Healy is a massive talking point, having missed the final two league s
Skipper Wolvaardt smashed an epic 169 in just 143 balls, with 20 fours and four sixes, coming at a strike rate of 118.18. It is the third-highest score by a batter in an ICC Women's World Cup knockout game, behind Australian captain Alyssa Healy (170 against England in the ICC Women's WC 202
Alyssa Healy, who had suffered a calf injury during a training session ahead of her side's clash against England last week, has missed Australia's last two league stage games. In Mumbai on Thursday, Healy gave positive indications that her recovery was progressing well, getting through a fit
Australia are optimistic about having captain Alyssa Healy back for their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final against hosts India on Thursday (October 30), after she missed parts of their last league match due to a calf injury.
Australia's vice captain, Tahlia McGrath, believes her team's depth has been one of their biggest strengths at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, with different players stepping up in every game to keep their unbeaten run going