Gardner Confident Australia Remains World's Best in Women's Cricket Despite Losses

• Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner asserts her team is still the world's best in women's cricket, despite recent semi-final exits.
• Australia is not the reigning T20 or ODI world champion for the first time in over seven years, having lost semi-finals to India and South Africa.
• Gardner acknowledges the team has faced increased pressure and that India poses a significant threat, especially after their recent ODI World Cup semi-final win.
• Australia will host India for a full series (3 T20Is, 3 ODIs, 1 Test) in February-March, with home conditions expected to be an advantage.
• The team identifies handling pressure in key moments and making correct decisions under stress as crucial areas for improvement.

Why It Matters: Australia's cricket star Gardner maintains team's top status, focusing on pressure handling after recent semi-final exits.