Australia Wants to Maintain Its Lead in the Women’s T20 World Cup
In the women’s T20 World Cup, which begins on Thursday, Australia is heavy favorites to win their seventh championship. This is their first tournament appearance since skipper Meg Lanning, a four-time champion, retired. In their first tournament since the retirement of four-time tournament winner captain Meg Lanning, Australia is heavy favorites to capture their seventh crown at the women’s T20 World Cup. Which gets underway on Thursday. With a side that has only twice failed to win the 20-over trophy since the competition’s inception in 2009. New captain Alyssa Healy has her work cut out for her in the United Arab Emirates. Despite being a part of all six of Australia’s previous title victories, the 34-year-old wicketkeeper-batter stated she had “no real expectations” going into this year’s event. Healy stated in a piece for the International Cricket Council’s website that “it’s the best against the best and whoever can be most consistent or win those little moments along the way can ...