World Cup revenge, Olympics firing Mooney beyond 100
Beth Mooney is still smarting over Australia's World Cup loss to India last year, and as the star prepares for her 100th ODI against Bangladesh, she still has her eyes set on a couple of long-term goals.
Australian cricket star Beth Mooney is driven by a combination of World Cup revenge and the prospect of competing in future international tournaments. Mooney will reach her 100th career ODI during the third and final one-day international against Bangladesh on Wednesday at Allan Border Field. The 32-year-old, who is currently seventh on the all-time Australia aggregate list in ODIs with 3,288 runs at an average of 49.81, is still disappointed by Australia's World Cup semi-final loss to India last year.
However, Mooney's eyes are firmly set on the future, with the 2029 Women's Cricket World Cup and even the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane on her radar. While the T20 World Cup win and the upcoming Ashes series provide ample motivation, Mooney acknowledges that cricket is constantly evolving, making it unlikely she will retire anytime soon.
Young talents like Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield are adding a modern edge to the 50-over game, further fueling Mooney's excitement and determination to contribute in the years to come.
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