Melbourne, July 18 -- As the ICC Women's World Cup India draws closer, Australian head coach Shelley Nitschke explained why the defending champions are playing just one warm-up game ahead of the marquee event, as compared to two each played by others, saying that the need to stay fresh, recovered ahead of the tournament is the key focus, with Aussies playing India in three ODI series just before the warm-up clashes start.

The warm-up fixtures for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, to be hosted by India this year, have been revealed. The matches are set to start from September 25 onwards, featuring two high-octane clashes between South Africa and New Zealand, as well as India and England. The warm-up matches will take place until Septembe...