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WEST ALLIS, Wis. -- While awaiting medical clearance to resume driving after a concussion, James Hinchcliffes thoughts of competing in the Indianapolis 500 went from apprehension to appreciation. "It was the not knowing, that was the hard part," said Hinchcliffe, who qualified second for the 500 after being cleared to return. "As a racing driver, were all control freaks basically, and not knowing and having your future in someone elses hands like that in a sense, it was very nerve-wracking." Hinchcliffe sustained a concussion when struck in the head by debris from another car in the inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis on May 10. He missed five days while waiting to be cleared and then qualified second, despite limited practice time. "You feel like youre falling behind," the 27-year-old Canadian said Tuesday at an Indy Car event in Milwaukee, site of a race in August. "The nature of this sport is, the guys that win are the guys that work harder than the other people. Thats in life. Thats a pretty universal truth. So, Ive always lived by that and Ive always worked very hard. Ive always tried very hard. It was so counterintuitive that in this case, to do the best job and to try the hardest, it was to do nothing." After most of Fridays practice was rained out, and one day of qualifying runs on Saturday, Hinchcliffe averaged 230.839 mph in Sundays qualifying, which was the fastest until Ed Carpenter averaged 231.067 mph as the last driver to attempt to qualify. "Basically, I had a day," Hinchcliffe said. "If I couldnt have a single run before attempting to qualify, they probably wouldnt have felt comfortable putting me in a car. "But, I did get one run on Friday and then I think we did one run on Saturday morning. So, I think my first qualifying attempt was like my ninth lap of the month." Carpenter shared the Milwaukee appearance with Hinchcliffe. Carpenter said he was glad that Hinchcliffe was cleared to race. "It would be torture," Carpenter said. "Honestly, all the drivers were so happy that he was able to make it back, because to have to miss that race of all races. Every one of us waits the whole year to get back to Indy every year. "It wouldnt be fair for any driver to have to sit out for an injury." Hinchcliffe agreed that the fact that it was the Indianapolis 500 as opposed to another race made it more difficult. "Racing is difficult to compare to other sports for a lot of reasons in a lot ways," Hinchcliffe said. "For us, this our playoffs, this is our Super Bowl, this is our World Series. Nobody wants to be sidelined for any race, but if you have to be sidelined for one, good god, anything but the 500." As part of the event at the Milwaukee Mile, fans were allowed to walk the oval behind a slow-moving minivan carrying Carpenter and Hinchcliffe. The drivers faced backward out of the van and answered questions from track officials and fans in an informal conversation. "That was really impressive," said Hinchcliffe, adding that he had never been part of an event like that. "I think it gives the fans a unique perspective on everything and gave them an opportunity to ask a lot of questions, which was great. And actually get out on the racing surface. It was very cool." Scott Gerloski, 51, who lives in the Milwaukee area and described himself as an avid race fan, appreciated the chance to meet and talk with the drivers in an informal setting. "Its a great way to connect with the fans," Gerloski said. "It just made me have new favourite drivers in the sport. I dont follow Indy as closely as I once did only due to driver unfamiliarity, but these two guys I know now. I know these guys, I like these guys and Im going to pull for them." Moussa Diaby Paris Saint-Germain Jersey . Watching them over the past year - and in some cases, two years - has given us a starting point for this seasons Craigs List. Moussa Sissako Jersey . 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Australia have won the last three womens World T20 finals, beating England by four runs in the 2012 final and earning a six-wicket victory in the 2014 showpiece in Dhaka. Australia beat England by six wickets in the 2014 womens World T20 final The Southern Stars also beat England in last summers multi-format Womens Ashes series although Edwards side have won two of the last three T20 matches between the sides. Asked if Australia would start the match as favourites, Edwards told Sky Sports News HQ: Yeah without a doubt. Theyve won the last three tournaments and they obviously beat us in the summer so they are huge favourites for tomorrow. Australia won the womens Ashes in England last summer But we know when we are at our best we can beat them. We have the belief we can do that but they have got a lot of things in their favour at the moment - they have played here before - but tomorrow is going to be a huge game between two massive teams and its one Im sure all the players are looking forward to. Theyve won the last three tournaments and they obviously beat us in the summer so they are huge favourites for tomorrow. England skipper Charlotte Edwards England played in the north of India in Dharamsala on Friday before travelling to Chennai in the deep south for Sundays win over Pakistan, and only arrived in Delhi late on Monday. Edwards hit 77 off 61 balls in Englands win over Pakistan By contrast, Australias last two matches have been in Delhi but Edwards is not fazed by the travelling, preferring to focus on the quality of the pitch for Wednesdays eagerly anticipated encounter.ddddddddddddWe knew the schedule when we got out here, she said. We knew it would be pretty tough but were looking forward to a great contest tomorrow.I think its going to be a little bit quicker than some of the pitches we have played on so far in this competition, which is a good thing. From what I hear its probably one of the better pitches in the tournament so hopefully that will be the same for tomorrow as well. Charlotte Edwards flanked by Heather Knight (l) and Katherine Brunt (r) at the 2015 Sportswomen of the Year Awards Edwards was one of nine England players that took part in the Womens Big Bash League in Australia over the winter, but she says the bond forged with several of the Southern Stars players will count for nothing come game time.Were frenemies tomorrow, she saidIve played with a lot of them all winter but when you step over the line and play for your country its England v Australia and all of that goes out of the window.It was be fiercely competitive on the pitch between two teams that massively want to get into the World Cup final in Calcutta, which would be one of the best days of our lives. Thats what we are all looking forward to tomorrow. Also See: England set up Aussie semi Tash Farrant blog David Willey column Morgan stunned by England rise ' ' '