: We lacked intent in all departments, says captain Mithali Raj after defeat to England in first ODI #IndiaNEWS Captain Mithali Raj on Sunday blamed both the batting as well as the bowling units for

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We lacked intent in all departments, says captain Mithali Raj after defeat to England in first ODI #IndiaNEWS
Captain Mithali Raj on Sunday blamed both the batting as well as the bowling units for India’s below-par show in the first ODI against England on Sunday, which the visitors lost by eight wickets to go down 0-1 in the three-match series.England vs India, first ODI as it happened: Nat Sciver, Tammy Beaumont lead hosts to easy winSent in to bat, India played 181 dot balls to post a modest 201/8, which England chased down with 91 balls to spare.“Yes, we need to look into that aspect and keep on rotating strike,� Raj said about the dot balls during the post-match virtual press conference.“We need our top five batters to get runs. We also need to understand that England seamers are very experienced. They know how to bowl in their conditions.�She said her side’s seam bowlers were not up to the mark.“It puts pressure (on the opposition) if we can get early wickets. If we don’t get wickets from the seamers it puts pressure on the spinners. So we need to groom fast bowlers other than Jhulan. They should learn on how to understand conditions and bowl well accordingly,� she added.“We lacked intent in all three departments. Could have had another (batter) from top five stay there and get...Read more

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