Harmanpreet Kaur fires warning: ‘Aggression is key’ before India’s World Cup clash with Australia

“I believe you are always on the back foot if you are not aggressive. Playing against Australia brings out the best in us as they test our limits. Defeating Australia is always challenging and special. Not only me, but all my teammates love playing against Australia,” said Harmanpreet.

India Vice-Captain Smriti Mandhana spoke about her long-standing and friendly rivalry with Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry.

“The battle between me and Ellyse Perry will go on till either of us retires. There will be times when I will hit her, and there will be times when she will get me out.

“Ellyse Perry is a legend of the game. Watching her in franchise cricket changed a lot of things in me as an athlete, especially in terms of where I want to get to,” the elegant left-hander said.

Australia batter Beth Mooney also weighed in on India’s strengths and her admiration for Mandhana.