How to Overcome Australia’s Reigning Success in Your Field

England women’s cricket team is preparing to take on their Australian counterparts, cricket’s dominant force. It has been a decade since England last beat Australia in the Ashes, and only twice across formats in the last few years. However, England appears rejuvenated under new coach Jon Lewis, who has been inspired by England’s men’s Test side. The call-ups of uncapped players in Dani Gibson and Lauren Filer, plus potential Ashes debutants in Alice Capsey and Issy Wong, indicates the likelihood of a fearless, exciting brand of cricket. The key to unsettling Australia is to play a game that they do not like, says Matthew Mott, coach of England men’s white-ball sides. Michael Vaughan, former England Test captain, also emphasises the need for a fearless approach against a side that is intimidating and ruthless. Whilst Australia may be clear favourites, there is no point in doing what has been done before, instead, give the youngsters a chance to have their say. For Mott, one of the hallmarks of Australia’s success was never accepting complacency. As an opposition, ensure to take opportunities when they arise, because, as Mott says, you don’t get many.