As Australia was preparing for a World Cup campaign ultimately dashed by a record-breaking chase by India last month, Beth Mooney identified an obstacle for the Aussies in their title defence.

There were, she declared, “no secrets in international cricket anymore” given the fact the world’s best female cricketers are now more likely to play alongside each other.

The global nature of cricket and the growth of short-form competitions in England and India has led to a greater awareness as to what is needed to succeed in World Cups and is also strengthening the depth in cricket internationally.

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