\u201cI think we\u2019re in a great spot as a team; we\u2019ve had some valuable time together as a group across multiple camps over the winter and I think everyone has enjoyed the chance to tailor their preparation through the Australia A series and domestic cricket in England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more excited to be over here in India finalising our preparations for the World Cup. It\u2019s a great place to play and somewhere we\u2019re all reasonably familiar with. We know we\u2019ve put in the time both on and off the field, so we come in confident with that body of work behind us and are ready to play some ODI Cricket,\" wrote Alyssa in her column for the ICC on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia go into the competition on the back of a 2-1 series win over India, including posting 412 in the series decider in New Delhi. Though Alyssa didn\u2019t get a big score in the recent series against India, she was pleased with getting some game time under her belt after suffering foot and knee injuries in the last 12 months.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cFor me personally, having the opportunity to play that \u2018A\u2019 series at home was huge, getting through six games of cricket in a short space of time was a big tick for me after coming back from injury,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux is all set to play in the tournament after recovering from a knee surgery in January, and is amongst five Australian players who will feature in a 50-over World Cup for the first time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOur group is incredibly well balanced with plenty of youth to compliment the more experienced players and while for some it\u2019ll be their first ODI World Cup, they\u2019ve all had exposure to major tournaments and high-pressure series.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe\u2019re especially thrilled to have Sophie Molineux back in the squad, having overcome knee surgery earlier this year. She\u2019s had a rough run with injuries, so it\u2019ll be great to see her back in the green and gold throughout the World Cup,\u201d added Alyssa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia will also play two games in Sri Lanka, and Alyssa expressed confidence in the side\u2019s ability to get success there. \u201cIndia and Sri Lanka present different challenges as venues but exciting ones that we as a team are really embracing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe\u2019re especially thrilled to have Sophie Molineux back in the squad, having overcome knee surgery earlier this year. She\u2019s had a rough run with injuries, so it\u2019ll be great to see her back in the green and gold throughout the World Cup,\u201d added Alyssa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s going to be a cracking tournament this year but what I love most about ODI World Cups is being able to play every side, knowing that you have to beat every team in the World to lift that trophy makes them tough to win. We know we have to play consistently throughout and each and every game is important. Our group is looking forward to that challenge and can\u2019t wait to get going!\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n