Australian women’s cricket team’s players extended their heartfelt support to Australia’s men’s team, currently participating in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 in India.

Allrounder Ellyse Perry termed Australia the ‘favourite’ to win the ICC World Cup 2023.

“Australia is favorite for both Pakistan match in Bengaluru and to lift up the World Cup,” said Ellyse Perry.

Australian women’s team’s leg spin allrounder Alana King also wished the Australian men’s team luck but termed host India a ‘tough’ team.

“Hosts India would be a really tough opponent, but our good wishes are with Australia men’s squad,” said Alana King.

She further shed light on which teams she thinks can be the final four teams in the ICC World Cup 2023.

“Pakistan and South Africa are also strong contenders for the final four,” she added.

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Australia is currently playing against Sri Lanka in their third match of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, after losing their two earlier games.

Australia faced hosts India in their opening game in the tournament and faced a heavy six-wicket defeat.

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul scored anchoring half-centuries after a disciplined performance by the bowlers to thump the five-time champions.

This loss was followed by a 134-run thrashing by South Africa, courtesy of Quinton de Kock’s second consecutive century and a combined bowling effort.

The back-to-back losses resulted in Australia sinking at the points table with a net run-rate of -1.846.

Australia squad for the ICC World Cup 2023

Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.

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