Kanpur: Indian women’s cricket team captain Mithali Raj and her team members were eagerly awaiting the first one-day international (ODI) match against South Africa to be played at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium, Lucknow on March 7 to prove their worth.
Addressing the media in a pre-match virtual press conference from Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, Raj said that her team has some young players and a five one-day series would give an opportunity to young players to prove their talent.
“Moreover, the series will also give an opportunity to prepare the team for the World Cup. Also, the first ODI will also give an opportunity to develop coordination among the players and attain a good rhythm in batting and bowling,” she added.