Dubai, Jan 28: Australia’s dominance in women’s cricket has continued under the inspiring leadership of Alyssa Healy, as the team secured their third consecutive ICC Women’s Championship title. A series of consistent performances, including recent victories over India and New Zealand, has set the tone for their preparations ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India later this year.
Healy’s side capped off 2024 in style, showcasing its prowess in the Ashes by winning the first four matches convincingly to retain the trophy. The skipper credited her team’s ability to perform under pressure, emphasising the value of their strong finish in the championship cycle.
“We’ve played some really consistent one-day cricket over the last cycle,” Healy was quoted by ICC as saying. “For us to put in a good couple of performances in those series and get us over the line was really important.”
Healy expressed pride in the team’s style of play and their ability to deliver consistent results. The 34-year-old highlighted the significance of maintaining their position at the top of the table, ensuring automatic qualification for the upcoming World Cup.
“Part of the championship is staying at the top end of the ladder to make sure you do qualify,” she said. “Knowing the nature of this cycle and how hotly contested it was, it’s a good sign for the ODI World Cup.” (IANS)
