Don't think it is right time to experiment, says Mandhana after loss

Stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana Monday stressed on giving players a long run to prove their mettle in the Indian women's team and insisted that the time is "not right" for experimentation.

India handed Harleen Deol her T20 International debut in the first match against England, which the hosts lost by 41 runs.

"If you look at the number of matches they have played, it's six to eight. I don't think it is the right time to experiment. We will have to stick with the same batting order to look forward to, giving them more game time for them to prove," Mandhana said at the post-match press conference.

"You should give enough chances to prove. When we came in the team, I don't think I started scoring in the second or third match. I think everyone will be getting their chances. We are looking to win the matches rather than experiment."
"It's important as a batting unit to take responsibility and chase this kind of total. As a batter who is settled, our top four, we are playing for a long time now. I, Mithali, Jemi have to take more responsibility and bat more and take the time through (the finish line). We have to give a bit of cushion to the youngsters."