Beth Mooney: Pink-ball Test vs England to Showcase Our Skills
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Synopsis
Australia's Beth Mooney sees the pink-ball Test at MCG as a prime opportunity to display skills. After a clean sweep in T20Is, Mooney is eager to take on new challenges in the four-day format while fulfilling wicketkeeping duties.
Key Takeaways
- Beth Mooney scored an unbeaten 94 in the T20I series.
- The pink-ball Test at the MCG is a significant opportunity for Australia.
- A win would give Australia a 16-0 series sweep.
- Mooney will take on wicketkeeping duties in the Test.
- Australia aims to have Alyssa Healy back from injury.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (NationPress) Australia batter Beth Mooney expressed that the upcoming pink-ball Test in the women's Ashes, scheduled at the MCG, offers a fantastic opportunity for the home team to display their talents. Beth scored an impressive unbeaten 94 off 63 balls, contributing to Australia's clean sweep in the T20I segment of the multi-format series against England, following a similar success in the ODIs.
A victory for Australia in this day-night Test at the MCG would result in a commanding 16-0 series sweep. "It's going to be awesome. We obviously don’t get to wear the baggy green frequently. The pink ball behaves a bit differently, which will pose certain challenges. I’m genuinely excited about the spectacle of the game," she said.
"We’re thrilled to be 12-0 up. It would have been nice to play the Test match while the series was still competitive, perhaps earlier in the series, but that wasn’t possible. I believe this individual and team opportunity arrives at a perfect time for us to showcase our skills and truly enjoy the four-day game," Beth stated, as reported by ESPNCricinfo.
Beth confirmed she will bat lower in the order during the Test while taking on wicketkeeping responsibilities, as Australia aims to have regular captain Alyssa Healy back in shape from a foot injury and play solely as a batter at the MCG.
"I take pride in being able to provide the coaching staff and selection panel with various options. Whether it’s regarding batting order, wicketkeeping, or fielding. It’ll be an exciting challenge for me to combine wicketkeeping and batting in the middle order role, and I look forward to what that entails—hopefully, I’m just holding Midge’s position for a short while," she concluded.
