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CRIK:'Revenge, spite' driving Aussie quick in Cup swansong

Megan Schutt has declared this her last World Cup campaign as the Australian pace spearhead prepares to pass the baton.

The veteran quick hasn't put a date on her retirement yet, but is "self aware" enough to say with certainty that next month's T20 showpiece in England will be her last major tournament.

The 33-year-old made her international debut in 2012 and less than a year later took a tournament-high 15 wickets in seven matches as Australia romped to the 50-over World Cup title.

The fiery South Australian with a hooping in-swinger has racked up 309 wickets in 240 games across the three formats.

After suffering upset semi-final losses in Australia's last two World Cup appearances, she wants to finish on a high.

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