Alison Mitchell discovers that the recent era of professionalism in the women’s game Down Under is getting results

Got you! Ashleigh Gardner after dismissing Sarah Taylor

The impact of Cricket Australia’s professional programme for domestic women could make itself apparent during the current multi-format Ashes series.
The first ODI in Brisbane was a close, fluctuating affair, with Australia coming away victors by just two runs with five balls to spare, thanks to veteran Alex Blackwell hitting a masterful, steely, 67 not out. However victory would have been much more diffic...