They did try a strong spin-hitter in Dayalan Hemalatha at number three in T20Is against South Africa and at the Asia Cup, but it didn\u2019t yield great results. Attempts to try Sajeevan Sajana and Uma Chetry also did not work, which means India have a gaping hole at No.3 to solve ahead of the Women\u2019s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh in October.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Come October, India is going to participate in the biggest tournament, the T20 Women's World Cup. The areas I think India should really focus on improving are the number 3 batter position.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThey are still searching for the right batter to go at No.3. They have tried Hemlata and they have tried Chetry. But ideally, they should have someone who can really go big after the sort of opening partnership that Shafali and Smriti would provide,\u201d said Mithali to broadcasters Star Sports at the conclusion of the tournament won by hosts Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She also pointed out that India need extra bowling options at their disposal, especially after the five main bowling options failed to show any penetration in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAlso, the bowling aspect needs attention because right now they are going with only five bowlers. They probably require a 6th one, someone like an all-rounder who can bowl a few overs as well as bat. I think these are the areas India should look to tweak before getting into the World Cup,\" added Mithali.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She also pointed out that India need extra bowling options at their disposal, especially after the five main bowling options failed to show any penetration in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n