The 1997 Women's World Cup will forever be remembered for Belinda Clark's record-smashing 229 not out and the heaving Eden Gardens crowd for the final between Australia and New Zealand.

But if you ask the players who were there, they remember the other stuff: Elephants at the ground, pop stars in the hotels, monkeys on the nets, luggage falling off the bus, missed flights, oppressive heat, torrential rain and Christmas abroad.

This is the story of Australia's journey to the 1997 World Cup.

 

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The 1997 Women's World Cup will forever be remembered for Belinda Clark's record-smashing 229 not out and the heaving Eden Gardens crowd for the final between Australia and New Zealand.
But if you ask the players who were there, they remember the other stuff: Elephants at the ground, pop stars in the hotels, monkeys on the nets, luggage falling off the bus, missed flights, oppressive heat, torrential rain and Christmas abroad.
This is the story of Australia's journey to the 1997 World Cup.
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We've zeroed in on cricket's best untold stories and brought them to life as compelling audio documentaries. Speaking with dozens of past players, coaches, umpires and administrators, we've uncovered the true accounts of moments both classic and controversial.
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It's cricket's most incredible yarns. It's a must listen. Hit subscribe now so you don't miss an episode.

Cricket's best untold stories and brought them to life as compelling audio documentaries

Stories After Stumps

Australia's road to the World Cup final in 1997 was anything but straightforward as the team responded to everything India threw at them

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