Powerhouse India has built up women's cricket in recent years, but their momentum was halted after a disappointing showing at the T20 World Cup.

After a campaign that never really took off, they have some reflecting to do: on batting-order tactics, on individual decision-making, and on whether the time is right for a change in leadership

India had arrived in the UAE brimming with the hope – that of finally ending their global title drought that had spanned decades. Instead, they will be boarding the flight back home earlier than they did in each of the last three editions.