India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been advised by former pacer Shikha Pandey to focus on her natural attacking style rather than worrying about rebuilding innings after early wickets. The Women in Blue are under pressure following a loss to South Africa, making their upcoming match against Bangladesh crucial for their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.
Pandey highlighted concerns about Harmanpreet’s strike rate in the middle order and suggested potential changes in the batting order to help her rediscover her best form. He emphasized the importance of Harmanpreet playing freely and not getting fixated on rebuilding the innings.
Shikha Pandey also praised left-arm spinner Shree Charani for her impressive performance in the tournament, taking 10 wickets in three matches. He commended her bowling partnership with Deepti Sharma and her ability to vary pace effectively, showcasing excellent skills on the field.
Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy expressed support for Jemimah Rodrigues despite her inconsistent performance and emphasized the need for clarity in her batting role. Krishnamurthy stressed the importance of maintaining momentum in T20 cricket and suggested specific batting positions to provide clear roles for the players, aiming to avoid confusion during matches.
Krishnamurthy recommended changes to India’s playing XI, proposing the inclusion of pace bowler Kranti Gaud and all-rounder Radha Yadav for the upcoming match against Bangladesh. She highlighted the significance of having a genuine fast bowler in the team and the contributions that players like Radha Yadav can make, despite some setbacks in previous games.
