Women's World Cup: Top 7 players to watch out for

With the ICC Women's World Cup getting underway here is a look at the players who are expected to be the center of attention in the tournament. (AP & AFP)

Jhulan Goswami is India's bowling spearhead and shall be a key factor to get that early breakthrough at the top of of the order.

Leading from the front Mithali Raj shall be the batting hope for India as she provides those quick runs at the early part of the innings.

Poonam Raut's flamboyance with the bat can upset any bowler's line and length. So she is definitely one to watch out for in the tournament.

Ellyse Perry provides Australia some genuine pace as the new ball bowler. With her ability to seam the ball in the air she is more than a handful early on in the innings.

Stafanie Taylor is an attacking player for West Indies at the top of the order. She is known to be a hard hitter of the ball and is expected to light the stage in this World Cup.

Suzie Bates is known to be a risk taker and displays it when she is at the crease. Trust this Kiwi to pull New Zealand out of many tough situations.

Sana Mir is the captain of the Pakistan Women's cricket team. She is known as a person who keeps calm under pressure. Her leg breaks also cause massive damage in the middle overs and she is certainly a contender at the World Cup.