Former India Women’s cricket team captain, Mithali Raj, has outlined key areas for improvement ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup in October 2024. Raj emphasized the necessity of solidifying the number three batting position and enhancing the bowling lineup.
“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,” Raj said.
She also highlighted the need for a sixth bowling option, preferably an all-rounder. “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 also encouraged the team to play aggressively and utilize the favorable conditions in Bangladesh. “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,” she concluded.
The Indian team is gearing up for the T20 Women’s World Cup with high hopes, aiming to leverage their strengths and address these key areas for improvement.
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