Australia coach Matthew Mott says lack of match practice will make team vulnerable against ‘emerging supergiant’ India
FirstpostThe two sides are slated to play a full series, comprising three ODIs, as many T20Is, and an one-off Test, from 19 September to 11 October in Australia. Sydney: The lack of match practice ahead of the upcoming multi-format home series against “emerging supergiants” India will make the Australian women’s team “vulnerable”, according to head coach Matthew Mott. “ are an emerging supergiant in the game, they have a lot of great players and they will be tough opposition,” Mott was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au on Friday after signing a two-year extension that will see him remain with the side until after the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa. Five of India’s top players, including Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, will also feature in the inaugural season of The Hundred.