White Ferns depart for ICC Women's World Cup

White Ferns coach Gary Stead says his side leaves Christchurch today knowing they have a pretty good chance of winning THE 2009 ICC WOMEN'S WORLD CUP.

The White Ferns will arrive in Sydney late tomorrow afternoon local time to put the finishing touches to their World cup preparation.

Warm up matches against Pakistan at Manly Oval, Tuesday and India at Old Kings, Parramatta on Wednesday, will give all players their last opportunities to stake a claim in the playing Eleven for the World Cup Opener against defending World Champions, Australia this Sunday March 8th.

Gary Stead is looking forward to his first World Cup in charge of The White Ferns who he says have worked extremely hard in the lead up.

The former BLACKCAP, says in a tournament situation like this, the pressure is on for The White Ferns to play consistently well throughout the two week World Cup format.

Stead is buoyed by The White Ferns having no injury concerns and says all players are very fit.

The White Ferns depart Christchurch International Airport on flight NZ 83 March 2nd. 3-45pm.

Media and Interview opportunties at 1-15pm Christchurch International Counter.

Mar 08, 2009 Australia v New Zealand North Sydney
Mar 10, 2009 New Zealand v West Indies Bankstown
Mar 12, 2009 New Zealand v South Africa Bowral
Mar 14, 2009 A2 (NZ) B2 (Eng) Bankstown
Mar 17, 2009 A2 (NZ) B1 (Ind) North Sydney
Mar 19, 2009 A2 (NZ) B3 (Sri) Drummoyne
Mar 21, 2009 3rd 4th Bankstown
Mar 22, 2009 1st 2nd North Sydney
NB: All matches at The ICC WOMEN'S CRICKET WORLD CUP are scheduled to begin at 10-00am local time.