"We need more matches and longer innings. Players are not getting enough practice and the gaps between matches were far too long," she told mediapersons at the Eklavya stadium where she had come as a chief guest at the prize distribution function of state women's cricket tournament.

 UP, she told budding cricketers had given three excellent players: Neetu David, Hemlata Kala and Preeti Dimri (both from Agra).

More matches would provide more opportunities for the aspiring cricketers. Mitali said the situation had vastly improved after BCCI taking over, still the speed of change was not fast enough.