Meg Lanning is not happy at the pathway the world’s No.1 ODI batter is taking to the WBBL,and the usually diplomatic Stars skipper was very clear about her disappointment and frustration on Tuesday.
Australia’s Alana King delivered a spell of the highest quality in between showers that wrecked the ODI against West Indies. In the rain,however,Australia’s players were needed to help protect the square.
Half a century after competing in cricket’s first World Cup,Margaret Jennings and Lorraine Hill will be cheering on Australia’s current women’s side at the Junction Oval on Thursday.
Ultimately it was money,and the prospect of Indian broadcast rights swelling revenue for the LA games by something in the region of US$200 million,that ensured cricket’s passage to the Olympics
Australia won by 48 runs,bowling West Indies out for 143 with one ball to spare to win the series 2-1.
Mistakes and fumbles cost the Australians in the field in their loss to the West Indies on Tuesday night.
Australia looked headed for victory after amassing 212 runs despite a shaky start. Then Hayley Matthews came to the crease.
Alyssa Healy dominated the West Indies’ bowling attack on Saturday,while her husband Mitch Starc returned to the crease in ominous form against the Netherlands in a World Cup warm-up match overnight.
Promoted to skipper on the eve of the Ashes series in England,Alyssa Healy found herself forced to contend with an unfamiliar juggling act.
The maiden international Women’s Big Bash League draft on Sunday will help deliver full-time cricketing careers,says Australian allrounder Ash Gardner.
Ellyse Perry continued her run-fest this northern summer,helping Australia to a formidable total,but did not field in Ireland’s innings as Australia marched to a comfortable win.