Bet(h) on it: Mooney feels that the WPL can have a lasting influence globally.
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Much has occurred for Beth Mooney since she final performed on the D.Y. Patil Stadium. Last Sunday, she turned the Player of the Match on the T20 World Cup last in Cape Town.
It was her sensible unbeaten 74 off 53 balls on a sluggish observe that laid the inspiration for Australia’s sixth triumph on the T20 World Cup. Back in December, she was simply as sensible right here when she opened for Australia in opposition to India within the T20I sequence.
Mooney made 89 not out (57b) and 82 not out (54b) on the bottom, the place she’s going to lead Gujarat Giants in opposition to Mumbai Indians within the first ever match of the Women’s Premier League.
“I think it is a great ground where we had the second T20I, (which was attended) by 47,000 people, and I hope we will get something similar on Saturday night, especially with the opening ceremony.” Mooney stated.
“The way forward for women’s cricket is being dynamic, explosive and entertaining. That happens in T20 cricket and it is a great ground for that.”
She believes the WPL will have an effect on not simply Indian cricket.
“I think it will have a lasting impact globally,” she stated. “More opportunities are popping up here and there for us to play in these different tournaments.
“I think the biggest thing that will come out of this is that young and senior players will get opportunities to execute their skills under pressure, which we see a lot in international cricket.”
She stated captaincy within the WPL hadn’t been on the radar for her.
“Mithali (Raj) called me up in South Africa and said the franchise would be happy if I became captain,” Mooney stated.
Winning smile: Harmanpreet is completely satisfied that the Mumbai Indians line-up is loaded with all-rounders.
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Her counterpart Harmanpreet Kaur stated it will be a good match in opposition to Giants. “I am someone who is happy to have a lot of all-rounders in the side and we have them,” she stated.
“We have a balanced side and we will give our hundred percent.”
