AUSTRALIA
By Charlie Peat
AUSTRALIA come to England looking to defend their crown as ICC Women’s World Cup champions and they have a good chance of repeating their success, according to a legend.
Former Aussie batsman Mike Hussey believes they will have stiff competition from the likes of New Zealand and the hosts but is confident they can go far.
Australia beat the Kiwis in the final four years ago in India, chasing down 227 with seven wickets in hand, and Hussey believes Meg Lanning’s side are looking in ominous form.
“Australia are the defending champion...