India should really focus on improving the No.3 batter position, says Mithali Raj

IANS | July 29, 2024 5:34 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) With India ending the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup with a runners-up finish, former captain and batting mainstay Mithali Raj has called on the side to focus on improvements around the No.3 batting position, an area where it has been found wanting. With Jemimah Rodrigues excelling as a No.5 batter, it means she and Richa Ghosh will handle finishing duties. But it also means that India don’t have a solid batter at the No.3 position following in after Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma.

England have shown improvement in 3-0 win over WI, says Mark Butcher

IANS | July 29, 2024 5:27 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Former England batter Mark Butcher believes the side has shown refinement and improvement in their 3-0 Test series win over the West Indies. England won the first Test at Lord's by an innings and 114 runs, followed by winning second game at Trent Bridge by 241 runs.