The legendary female Indian cricketer Mithali Raj also recently pointed that that Indian Women’s cricket team must search for a suitable batter that can fill up the no. 3 position for the next year’s 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She pointed out that the side have experimented some options but have not seen the results they want.
India’s Experimentation at No. 3: Raj Weighs In on Trial Runners
Currently, in the recently held Women’s Asia Cup, Indian team has employed players such as Dayalan Hemalatha, S Sajana, and Uma Chetry as a No. 3 batter. Speaking to Star Sports, here’s what the former India skipper said about the position:Speaking to Star Sports, here’s what the former India skipper said about the position:
“Come October, India is going to participate in the biggest tournament, the T20 Women’s World Cup. The area I think India should really focus on improving is the number 3 batter position. They are still searching for the right batter to go at number 3. They have tried Hemlata and they have tried Chetry. But ideally, they should have someone who can really go big after the sort of opening partnership that Shafali and Smriti would provide,”
India’s Search for a Sixth Bowler: Mithali Raj’s All-Rounder Priority
“Also, the bowling aspect needs attention because right now they are going with only 5 bowlers. They probably require a 6th bowler, someone like an all-rounder who can bowl a few overs as well as bat. I think these are the areas India should look to tweak before getting into the World Cup,”
Mithali Raj Wishes India Good Luck in the Women’s Asia Cup
“My message to the Indian team would be to play good cricket, play hard cricket, and compete. I believe you all have a great chance because it’s in Bangladesh, a location with conditions that suit us. Our strengths have always been the spinners, and this time around our batting is also doing really well. So, good luck to you all,”