The team's fitness, professionalism and leadership were all called into question.
Criticism was directed at the players when they fell apart against West Indies after their captain Heather Knight's injury-enforced absence from the field, dropping six straightforward catches, as the team seemed to panic when Nat Sciver-Brunt took the reins. Further pointed remarks were then made about the conditioning of some players.
But as the team look to the future, beginning with a multi-format series in South Africa this month, Lewis backed Sciver-Brunt to remain as vice-captain while admitting they need to work on "developing the next group of leaders" to prepare for life beyond Knight. He also defended the team's preparation.
Lewis said Sciver-Brunt was a "more than capable leader", but refused to confirm that she would succeed Knight on a full-time basis.
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