Harmanpreet Kaur on why India's cricketing culture is 'Way behind' Australia and England

Harmanpreet Kaur led India from front very well as Indian eves had an excellent ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign Down Under where y finished as finalists losing to hosts and reigning champions Australia at iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on International Women's Day i.e. March 8. Meanwhile, Indian T20I skipper has mentioned why India are t as successful as ir Australian and English counterparts.

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'We are five-six years behind': Harmanpreet Kaur

During a recent interview, Harmanpreet Kaur said that world-class teams like Australia and England who are multiple-time world champions have a pretty old and robust cricket culture whereas, India, on or hand, has just started getting required facilities Kaur also mentioned that as India keep improving on domestic level, performance at international level will improve as well and that went on to add that India are five-six years behind those teams. 

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Indian run chase

Chasing a stiff target of 185 to win ir maiden world title, Shafali Verma failed for first time in tournament as 16-year old was sent back by Megan Schutt for just 2 in first over. India never recovered from early setback and soon found mselves reeling at 30-4 before end of powerplay. Having been completely outplayed by a dominant Australian unit, India hobbled ir way to 99 to fall 85 runs short of ir target.

With ir 85-run win, Australia Women successfully defended ir 2018 T20 World title and lifted trophy for a record 5th time in tournament’s history. Meg Lanning-led side also became second team in history to lift title at home after England winning inaugural edition in 2009. 

For Australia, wicket-keeper-batter Alyssa Healy had top-scored with a match-winning 39-ball 75. Healy was dropped by youngster Shafali Verma at covers in very first over and she made Women In Blue pay a huge price for giving her a reprieve.

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