Australia’s T20 World Cup 2020 winning captain Meg Lanning feels that the momentum they got after lifting the trophy will not be lost despite the long break in cricket due to Coronavirus pandemic.
"I don't think it'll be a massive impact," Lanning was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.
"Luckily for us, it was actually the last big tournament that got played. It's sort of the last one in everyone's memories and it was such a great event. Hopefully, it's not all lost,” she further added.
Australia had beaten India by 85 runs in the final at the MCG which was watched by a record crowd.
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"The resources are going to be a little bit less than what we're probably used to. We're going to have to take up some of that coaching area as players and help each other out,” Lanning opined on new playing conditions.
She also hoped that the ICC Women’s World Cup in New Zealand takes place as per schedule in February and March next year.
"At this stage, we anticipate the World Cup to go ahead as scheduled (early next year) but have to wait and see how that plays out. We've got a plan in place for what it looks like but also fully understanding things can change pretty quick,” Lanning said.
"We're well prepared, we've got enough resources to get done what we need to and then adjust to what our schedule gives us. The group we've got, we've played a lot of cricket together over a long period of time and if it (the coronavirus) means we've only got a short time to prepare and get ready (for the World Cup), I've got no doubt we'll be able to do that. We'll be ready to go,” she signed off.
(IANS inputs)