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Imitation is the biggest form of flattery, it is said. The Australian women’s cricket team doesn’t need any flattering from anyone — they are inarguably the best team in their sport and in conversations for the greatest in all sports.

But, still, you don’t need to squint your eyes to see that attempts are being made to replicate their success by implementing their tried and tested tactic — of playing more all-rounders than specialists to bat deep and have bowling variety — in the ongoing 2025 Women’s World Cup.

Apart from England and South Africa, who have all-rounders at their number nine spots, India have been the prime example of the trend. In the past few weeks, they have gone from a team that used to have batting depth till number seven at most to one wher

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