In a recent critique of England's performance in the Women's T20 World Cup, former international cricketer Alex Hartley expressed concerns about the fitness levels of some players. Hartley, who was part of the 2017 World Cup-winning team, stated that certain individuals are "letting the team down" during a disappointing campaign that culminated in their elimination after a six-wicket loss to the West Indies in Dubai. Reflecting on the team's struggles, Hartley remarked on a particularly poor display in the field, emphasizing the need for improvement in fitness. "It’s really disappointing," she said during an appearance on BBC’s Test Match Special. "There are going to be a lot of questions asked, and some of them, rightly so, on fitness. England need to get fitter." The England and Wales Cricket Board's director of women's cricket, Clare Gould, also expressed hope that an increase in professional opportunities for players will help elevate the overall fitness and performance levels of the team moving forward.