T20 World Cup: India must carry their A-game in opposition to England, says former India captain Mithali Raj

Former India captain Mithali Raj has mentioned India must carry their A-game in opposition to England. Group-2 toppers India are set to lock horns with England on the Adelaide Oval for a spot within the last of the continued ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. 

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 9, 2022 23:13 IST

Mithali Raj says India must carry their A-game in opposition to England (AP)

By India Today Web Desk: Former India captain Mithali Raj has mentioned India must carry their A-game in opposition to England. Group-2 toppers India are set to lock horns with England on the Adelaide Oval for a spot within the last of the continued ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Speaking to Star Sports, Raj mentioned India must be at their A-game in opposition to England in the event that they wish to progress to the ultimate and face Pakistan.

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“Sure, it (India-Pakistan last) will occur. Now that Pakistan has certified for the ultimate, India shall be at their greatest. India must be at their A-game tomorrow in the event that they should beat England. And it is a floor that India has executed nicely. So, if the wicket is similar to what we acquired to see right this moment, then it is going to positively go in favor of India,” mentioned Raj.

The former India skipper mentioned Virat Kohli shall be placing India’s expectations on his shoulders to attain runs within the semi-final in opposition to England.

“I think more than everybody, he (Kohli) will put that expectation on himself to score runs in the semifinals when India needs him the most. Of course, he’s done very well in the deep phase against Pakistan and has been consistent throughout the tournament,” Raj added.

She went on to say that Kohli will wish to proceed his nice type into the semi-finals, insisting that the 34-year-old doesn’t have to alter a lot with regard to his routine.

“He would want to continue that form in the semifinals. To reach the final, it’s important that he scores runs. He needs to continue to follow his routine and not change too much, because his expectations are there. There will be pressure (but) I’m sure as a player he knows how to absorb that and stand and deliver,” mentioned Raj.

India will tackle Jos Buttler’s England within the second semi-final in Adelaide. The winner will face Pakistan within the last on the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Edited By:

Rounaq Sehrawat

Published On:

Nov 9, 2022