Former captain Diana Edulji bashed at the Indian women’s team, saying that they will have to learn from the repeated mistakes before going in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The mega tournament will be held in Australia from 21 February. While chasing a target of 155 against Australia in the tri-series final in Melbourne on Wednesday, India were bowled out within 144 after sitting in winning positon at 115 for three in the 15th over.

“They have all the facilities at their disposal now, at par with men, and yet they have not been able to play consistent cricket and win ICC trophies. If they play like the way they are playing, they will make the semifinals again (at T20 World Cup) but I don’t see them winning the trophy,” Diana Edulji told PTI shortly after India’s loss at the Junction Oval.

In the tri-series, India won and lost one game each against Australia and England in the league stage before losing to the hosts in the final.

“They are so lazy that they never try for a second. These are the things that make all the difference. It is a single or a boundary, there is nothing in between,” said the former player.

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While Smriti Mandhana has been consistent at the top, their middle-order failed to contribute. In the bowling department, the team depends on spinners only as they don’t have quality pace bowlers. India will play their T20 World Cup opener against the hosts and the defending champions Australia on the first day.

“We are not concentrating on junior cricket enough. How come Australia have pacers who can bowl at 120 kmph and we don’t?” asked Edulji.

“Going forward, they need to undergo mental strengthening courses. At the moment, you will see them making the semis and finals but an added push is required if they are to hold the trophy,” Diana Edulji added.