Anjum Chopra slams Smriti Mandhana: How can the crew have hopes from you in case you succumb to a bowler so typically

Former India batter Anjum Chopra has slammed India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, saying how can the crew have hopes from you in case you succumb to a bowler so typically. India misplaced to Australia by 5 runs to be eradicated from the semi-finals of the continued ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 24, 2023 13:22 IST

Chopra slams Mandhana after semi-final loss (AP)

By India Today Web Desk: Former India batter Anjum Chopra has slammed India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, saying how can the crew have hopes from you in case you succumb to a bowler so typically. India misplaced to Australia by 5 runs to be eradicated from the semi-finals of the continued ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Speaking on her Youtube channel, Chopra identified that Ashleigh Gardner has dismissed Mandhana 4 occasions in T20Is, insisting that’s she succumbs to a bowler so typically, then how can the crew have hopes from her.

“Ashleigh Gardner has dismissed Smriti Mandhana four times in T20Is – the fourth instance being the semi-final. If you succumb to a bowler so often, then how can the team have hopes from you?,” mentioned Chopra.

She went on to say that Shafali Verma additionally misplaced her wicket as a consequence of a misjudgment, insisting that the Indian crew didn’t do their homework on the bottom.

“Shafali Verma also fell due to a misjudgment. It was umpire’s call on lbw, but she should have known that Megan Schutt would have bowled two balls outside, but would bring the third one in. Schutt has troubled Shafali in the past as well, but I couldn’t see any homework on the ground,” Chopra added.

Chopra mentioned that 173 was a goal that India may chase and have chased 180 in opposition to Australia prior to now however added that India didn’t get the specified begin within the semi-final.

“173 was a target India could have chased because they have chased down 180 against Australia in the past. Whenever Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana give India a good start, the team performs in a different manner. But India did not get that desired start,” mentioned Chopra.

India as soon as once more stumbled in entrance of Australia as they misplaced the match by 5 runs within the semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

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Rounaq Sehrawat

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Feb 24, 2023