Former India head coach WV Raman believes India have the batting depth and spin-bowling strength required to win the Women’s T20 World Cup. However, the former India batsman expressed concern over the team’s powerplay bowling and stressed the need to identify bowlers who can perform consistently with the new ball.

Against Pakistan, India conceded 52 runs in the powerplay, which is Pakistan’s highest ever powerplay score against India in Women’s T20I. Even against Netherlands, Indian bowlers looked under pressure in the beginning. However in both the matches Sri Charani and Deepti Sharma helped India regain control By putting brakes on the opposition batsmen in the middle overs.

“I think this is a very strong team. The batting is strong. And they have a lot of experience in the spin department. This team has the potential to win the T20 World Cup as well,” Raman told PTI in an interview.

“If there is any area of ​​concern, it would probably be the ability to take wickets in the power play or fast bowling combinations – in particular, who will bowl with the new ball and at the end of the innings,” Raman said.

‘Harmanpreet has become patient’

Raman also praised captain Harmanpreet Kaur for becoming more patient and patient, noting that she has evolved from a player who often loses her temper easily.

Raman said, “Over the years, Harman has become a lot more patient. And that’s the experience for any cricketer. It makes her mature. During my tenure, she was someone who got irritated easily. And she also kept her heart above her head.”

India currently top Group A with four points and a net run rate of +3.975. They next face Laura Wolvaardt’s South Africa at Old Trafford, Manchester on June 21, followed by Nigar Sultana Joty’s Bangladesh before concluding the group stage against Sophie Molineux’s Australia.

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