'We have played in different sub-continent pitches and conditions, but have little knowledge about UAE conditions, so it be challenging. We've been under another illusion that the pool that we are in is not one of the toughest,' Jonassen said.

Women’s T20 World Cup: Jess Jonassen backed India to perform well in the mega event, but also said that Australia can’t be underestimated given their past records.

Australia have not won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for almost the last 10 years. India got the better of the mighty Aussies Down Under in the previous two times while beating them at home twice more. Meanwhile, Australia have been hit with worries as a star player is doubtful for the series.

Former Australian captain Lisa Sthalekar said India have the all-round depth to grab an elusive ICC title during the upcoming women’s T20 World Cup. The global showpiece will be held in the UAE from October 3 and India’s best effort in the event remains a final berth in 2020, where they lost

'It's a great feeling from the 2017 World Cup final and obviously if we win the World Cup things will really change from every perspective and each woman will want to play cricket after that, so I'm hoping for the best,' Deepti said.

Deepti Sharma has taken inspiration from the Indian men's team and their recent T20 World Cup triumph. The Indian women's team will eye their maiden women's T20 World Cup title.

Lisa Sthalekar ranked India as one of the favourites to at least reach the semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup, if not the final. India will aim to clinch maiden women's World Cup title.