New Delhi, May 13 -- Australia captain Sophie Molineux is relishing the opportunity to lead her side at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, saying excitement outweighs any nerves as the six-time champions chase another global title.

The bowling all-rounder, whose fitness had been under scrutiny in recent months, was confirmed as skipper for Australia's campaign and expressed delight at captaining the side for the first time in a T20 World Cup.

"I'm excited, really excited. This World Cup has been on our minds for a long time. And it feels like it's just around the corner. We've all gotten around this week and are trying to build some momentum. I suppose leading in a World Cup for the first-ever time. There will be some nerves to it, but...