Hemlata Kala, a former India all-rounder, believes the next women's pink-ball Test against Australia will be crucial for Mithali Raj's side.
All-rounder Hemlata Kala believes that Mithali Raj's team will have a chance to shine in the upcoming pink-ball Test against Australia, and she is certain the team will perform well. Australia will be participating in a series that features a single day-night Test, a single day Test, three One-Day Internationals, and three Twenty20 Internationals. The first one-day match will take place on September 21. -I hope our girls play better than they did in the pink-ball Test against England,- Kala stated during a virtual media session. -I'm confident they'll do so, because playing under lights for the first time will benefit them, even if the series is currently in England's favor.-
"We have been away from Test cricket for a while, and this is a brand new format," she commented.
"We are reliant on every type of format. For evaluating the skill of our players, it's a good idea to use a test match prior to the 50-over World Cup to see how our players perform, as temperament is important in all areas "Kala is on board, they added.
"I am confident that we'll play better in our upcoming series using the pink ball. We have good medium pacers, and a leg-spinner in our team, who will help with the pink-ball cricket. In my opinion, the way that our performance will be improved depends on the leg-spinner in our team "she added
"When we talk about impact, we have to think about change," said Kala, speaking about Shafali Verma "Her game reminds me of test cricket and, as a result, I believe she will do well. She has a role to play, and I think she will be successful. I believe she will be a good player because of her powerful game."
"Even though we think it's essential that all batters perform well, I also want to add that it's imperative that Shafali has an opportunity to excel during this match because we all have a diverse skill set. The significance of Shafali's role is evident in this test, and she will certainly play a significant role "She concluded.
The selectors' former chairperson mentioned that the Indian team would benefit from having played a pink-ball Test, as they will be better prepared for future games.
"Playing a pink-ball test will benefit them. We should strive to be better than our England test and play accordingly ""that is all," she concluded.
"When an opponent bowls the ball near Shafali, she will perform what she does best, regardless of the speed. I think nothing will hinder her play "and then she concluded.
When it came to the question of whether women's Test matches should be played over five days, Kala said, "If we are to truly make a difference, then I believe that the Tests should be played over the course of five days. Right now, the women's four-day Test cricket has been running for many hours."
"Also, four-day tests can be lengthened into five-day matches," she finished. "I'm hopeful this will occur soon."