Cricket Australia boss Kevin Roberts confirmed a question was put to the ICC whether Friday could be used as a reserve day in case rain affected World Cup semi-final matches.
Australia coach questioned the lack of a reserve day for semi-finals,with heavy rain forecast to play havoc with Australia's chances of reaching the World Cup decider.
Superstar all-rounder Ellyse Perry has been ruled out for the remainder of Australia's T20 World Cup title defence.
Pressure comes in many forms,but Australia handled the lot against New Zealand in their bid to defend the Twenty20 World Cup.
Australia’s push for a crowning glory on home soil will need to come without the defining female sportswoman of the generation after Ellyse Perry’s Twenty20 World Cup campaign ended in tears at Junction Oval on Monday.
Australia must beat New Zealand at the Junction Oval to have any hope of reaching the semi-final of their home women's Twenty20 World Cup.
Ellyse Perry did not train with her teammates on Sunday,raising further doubts over her availability for Australia's crucial game against New Zealand.
Matthew Mott has ridiculed New Zealand's claims that they have"nothing to lose"in the teams'sudden-death Twenty20 World Cup encounter.
A new injury to Australia's star allrounder will test her renowned resilience - and possibly put Australia in a difficult position for their do-or-die match against New Zealand.
After a scratchy start,three knockout matches and the weight of expectation stand between Australia and the world cup.
Openers Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney set an Australian partnership record in T20 internationals in their side's crushing 86-run win over Bangladesh in Canberra.