Sophie Molineux has stepped straight from being a Women's Premier League star to Australia matchwinner in Bangladesh after two tough, injury-hit years.
Justin Langer, in his first coaching role since leading Australia, has lost his debut match in charge of Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL.
Sam Whiteman has hailed Western Australia's next-man-up mentality as they shrugged off injuries and absences to win their third straight Sheffield Shield.