India’s head coach, Amol Muzumdar, praised Harmanpreet Kaur as a “special player” as she marked her 356th international match, surpassing New Zealand’s Suzie Bates. Despite Harmanpreet’s top score of 36, India faced a 19-run defeat against Australia in the second T20I.
Muzumdar congratulated Harmanpreet on her milestone achievement and highlighted the positives from the game, emphasizing India’s strong bowling performance in restricting Australia to 163 runs. He also expressed optimism for the upcoming matches.
The coach welcomed Pratika Rawal back to the ODI squad after her recovery from an ankle injury, noting her quality as a player and the positive impact of her return. Muzumdar also discussed the potential inclusion of both Pratika and Shafali Verma in the playing eleven, considering it a positive selection dilemma.
Reflecting on the ongoing series in Australia, Muzumdar mentioned the enjoyable atmosphere during the matches and praised the turnout of spectators. He acknowledged the challenges of modern-day cricket’s quick turnarounds and expressed confidence in the team’s preparation for the upcoming games.
