New Delhi, June 25: Lone Indian to feature in ICC World Twenty20 XI, all-rounder Rumeli Dhar rued her team’s batting failures at the World Cup which saw them exit the tourney at the semi-final stage.
Having lost to England in their opening match, India rebounded to beat Pakistan and Sri Lanka to reach the semi-final where they struggled to 93 for 9 before going down to New Zealand by 52 runs.
"Conditions were absolutely wonderful for batting, and given that our bowlers did really well. But our batting performance hurt us," Dhar said. "I think the 140-odd against New Zealand was quite chaseable and I also take responsibility for that.”
Bowling medium-pacers, Dhar was India`s highest wicket-taker along with leg-spinner Priyanka Roy with a haul of six victims from four games.
Even though England are now champions in all three formats of the game, Dhar refused to read to much it. "Earlier Australia were at the top and now it`s England,” she said.
“… just because they won or have been winning recently. Anything can happen in Twenty20 and Pakistan men`s team returning with the trophy is an example. It`s just a matter of time. Unfortunately we failed every time."
