Women’s T20 WC 2023: Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is expected to make her playing XI comeback against West Indies after missing India’s opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 against Pakistan. The 26-year-old was forced to sit out against the bitter rivals due to a finger injury, but her coach Troy Cooley is optimistic that she will be well enough to play against the West Indies on February 15 at Cape Town’s Newlands Stadium.
Smriti is currently working extremely hard, and the bowling coach indicated that her progress will be periodically checked. He said that the opener has done everything within her power to play against the Caribbean squad coached by Hayley Matthews, and he and the team have high hopes for Mandhana.
“I believe that Mandhana has been working extremely hard. She completed everything that was required of her today, but I believe that it will be evaluated after today. And I believe that we observe how she pulls up from our perspective. But we have a good feeling that she completed the session today and took all the necessary actions, according to Cooley,” as reported by ESPNCricinfo.
Cooley discusses the significance of Deepti Sharma in the equation.
Currently, Deepti Sharma is probably one of cricket’s best all-rounders in the world. The 25-year-old, who let up 39 runs in her four overs against Pakistan, was unable to make an impact. Despite this, Cooley supported the bowler and noted the impact her ball can make.
“Well, as you know, Deepti is a very good player, and she bowled three overs during the powerplay, including one with three fielders out in the final frame. We are aware of the high-pressure situations, but Deepti would be a better choice to pass the ball to.
Do you bowl the ball you wanted, what are the main topics of conversation? Did you find the desired field? You then move on. We try to let things slide, but the girls are excellent at analysing their own performances,” he continued.
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