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'There are a few things we need to work on': Mandhana flags India's T20I improvement areas

India women’s cricket captain **Smriti Mandhana** has set clear objectives for the team’s upcoming six-match series against Zimbabwe, viewing it as a critical opportunity to refine their T20I approach ahead of the 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy. The series, Mandhana’s first as full-time captain, will begin with three T20Is in Raipur from October 16, followed by three ODIs in Vadodara.

She emphasized that the matches will serve as a testing ground to evaluate player combinations and address lingering gaps in the shortest format, despite India’s recent World Cup triumph. Mandhana also highlighted the value of learning from Associate nations like Zimbabwe, whose aggressive style could offer tactical insights for the team’s future preparations.

While acknowledging areas needing improvement, she focused on the positive contributions of emerging players, framing the series as a chance to establish a cohesive blueprint for the next three months leading up to the Champions Trophy.

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