Need to keep a close eye on India as they have Harmanpreet, Mandhana and Verma: Brett Lee

Melbourne: Former pace ace Brett Lee feels India and Australia look to be the two most impressive teams in the upcoming Women's T20I World Cup, which has the potential to take women's cricket to the next level.

The tournament starts on Friday with India taking on Australia. Writing for ICC's official website, Lee offered his perspective on what the tournament means for women's cricket.

"Women's cricket could reach the next level in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 and I'm incredibly proud that Australia will play host to this historic tournament," Lee said.