India Women's Cricket Coach Demands 18 Months to Revamp 'Inexperienced' Bowling Unit

Following a disheartening exit from the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 after a six-wicket loss to Australia, India's Head Coach Amol Muzumdar has publicly called for an 18-month window to transform the team's 'very inexperienced' bowling attack into a potent, wicket-taking force. He directly attributed the recent campaign's shortcomings to this lack of experience, coupled with poor fielding and the absence of key players due to injury. The team's inability to secure a semi-final spot marks their second consecutive early exit from the T20 World Cup, raising significant questions about India's strategy in the shortest format of the game. Muzumdar highlighted the inconsistency in pace bowling combinations and the heavy reliance on spinners, even noting that the Powerplay bowling has the worst economy rate among top teams since the 2024 World Cup. Star spinner Shreyanka Patil injury further weakened the attack, leaving the team scrambling for effective options. With Muzumdar appointed in October 2023 and having led the team to an ODI World Cup victory in 2025, the focus now shifts to how the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will support this proposed overhaul. The coming 18 months will be critical to see if India can develop a robust and versatile bowling unit, especially in the crucial Death Overs, to truly compete with cricketing powerhouses like Australia in future global tournaments.