Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur is all set to lead her team in the ninth edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup, and she’s looking to play with full freedom! This mindset is reflected in her statement that the team’s expectation is to win the tournament, and lifting the trophy remains their goal ¹ ².
Harmanpreet believes that her team has what it takes to shine on the biggest stage, given their past performances, including making it to the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup final in Australia and coming close to reaching the final in the previous edition in South Africa in 2023 ¹ ².
Key Factors for Success
- Fearless Cricket: Harmanpreet wants her team to play a fearless brand of cricket, staying true to their strengths and doing full justice to their potential ¹ ².
- Team Camaraderie: The team’s camaraderie and respect for each other will play a massive role in maintaining a healthy atmosphere ¹ ².
- Fitness Focus: The team recognizes the importance of fitness and has been working on it, with all players buying into this idea and system ¹ ².
Preparations and Experience
The team’s preparations for this tournament commenced as soon as the last edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup came to an end ¹ ². With a solid amount of experience in the group, including some young players who have been through challenging situations and come out triumphant, Harmanpreet is confident about their chances ¹ ².
This will be India’s first time playing in the UAE, and Harmanpreet is excited about the prospect of playing in front of huge crowds in Dubai and Sharjah ¹ ².
