She also mentioned that the Alyssa Healy-led side is \u2018extremely strong\u2019 and highlighted that it\u2019s always a challenge for teams to go up against the defending champions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
An unbeaten England are preparing to face their arch-rivals Australia, also unbeaten so far, in a crucial group-stage match on Wednesday. Buoyed by their recent win over India, the Nat Sciver-Brunt-led side aims to maintain their momentum against the Women in Yellow.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Heather shared her thoughts on Australia\u2019s dominance in the game and how they are probably the biggest threat in the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Australian team is extremely strong. They\u2019ve got a huge amount of depth and they seem to find a way. So, it\u2019s always tough when you come up against the Aussies. I think it\u2019s clear that they\u2019re the favourites again for this World Cup. They\u2019re the sort of ones being chased, and I guess for everyone else it\u2019s trying to find a way to be successful against them and disrupt the amazing success they\u2019ve had.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve got a lot of respect for them as a team, how they go about their cricket and how they play. I love playing against Australia. It\u2019s a real test, and if you do well, you get great reward and satisfaction from it. So, hopefully, we can have some success against such a super good team.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Australian team is extremely strong. They\u2019ve got a huge amount of depth and they seem to find a way. So, it\u2019s always tough when you come up against the Aussies. I think it\u2019s clear that they\u2019re the favourites again for this World Cup. They\u2019re the sort of ones being chased, and I guess for everyone else it\u2019s trying to find a way to be successful against them and disrupt the amazing success they\u2019ve had.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Gardner\u2019s a brilliant bowler. The pace she bowls, and the attacking line she hits, make her really tough to face. She\u2019s someone who bowls in difficult situations, sometimes with the new ball, sometimes at the back end, and a lot through the middle. She\u2019s certainly someone we\u2019ll have to play well against.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n