Power‑hitters, not captain, are India women’s T20 missing piece

Niranjana Nagrajan, a veteran of Indian fast bowling, emphasized that the women’s T20 side simply needs more big‑hitting options. While acknowledging the criticism surrounding Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy after the 2026 World Cup flop, Nagrajan stressed that Kaur’s leadership has never been subpar. The real gap, she says, is a shortage of players who can dominate the 7th to 15th over stretch, thereby easing pressure on the captain. She rejected claims of a mental block or lag behind modern T20 trends, insisting that strategic roster adjustments, not a captaincy overhaul, will restore India’s competitive edge.