NEW DELHI: Australia batter Beth Mooney expressed excitement ahead of the pink-ball Test in the Women’s Ashes at the MCG, calling it an excellent opportunity for the hosts to showcase their skills. Mooney, who recently smashed an unbeaten 94 off 63 balls to help Australia sweep both the T20I and ODI legs of the multi-format series against England, is looking forward to the challenge.
A victory for Australia in the day-night Test at the MCG would seal a commanding 16-0 series sweep. "It's going to be awesome. We obviously don't get to pull on the baggy green too often. The pink ball behaves a little bit differently so that'll create some challenges. I'm just really looking forward to the spectacle of the game to be honest," Mooney said.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Reflecting on the timing of the Test, she added, "We're pumped that we're 12-0 up. It certainly would have been nice if we played the Test match while the series was still on the line, maybe earlier in the series, but that wasn't to be. I think on an individual front and as a group it's come at a great time for us to basically just show off our skills and really enjoy playing the four-day game," she said.
Mooney also confirmed her role as a middle-order batter and wicketkeeper for the Test, stepping in as Australia aims to get regular captain Alyssa Healy match-fit from a foot injury to play purely as a batter.
"I take pride in the fact that I can offer the coaching staff and selection panel different options. Whether it's batting order or behind the stumps or in the field. It'll be a nice challenge for me wicketkeeping and batting in that middle-order role, so looking forward to what that's going to present and hopefully I'm just warming Midge's spot for a little while," she concluded.
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