Behind every successful woman, there is a man. At least Australian women's team stumper Alyssa Healy would not find any reason to differ.
As the Australian women's team went through the paces on the eve of their World T20 semi-final against the West Indies, a strapping young man was seen entering the Club House arena of the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium unnoticed.
It was Mitchell Starc, the Australian fast bowler, who has stayed back to support his girlfriend Alyssa for her important knock-out matches.
Wearing a black polo neck and white three quarters, Starc quietly entered and showed his ticket to the security staff, which guided him towards the VIP lounge.
Are you here to support the women's team, "Yeah, mate. They have done much better than the men's team, haven't they? Starc replied to the query.
So there would be some support for Alyssa, right? "Yeah, I have definitely come to support her and hope she does well. I have just stayed back to spend some time with her," he smiled as he stopped the lift to speak.
A holiday after the tournament gets over, "Yeah, I suppose, we would take a break".
Well, Starc's presence certainly made the difference as Healy's 21-ball-30 was an important factor in the team's eight-run win.
Alyssa is also the niece of former Aussie wicketkeeper Ian Healy.