Deepti Sharma eyes T20 Women's World Cup victory for India
Indian women's cricket team all-rounder Deepti Sharma has expressed her team's ambition to win the upcoming 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The tournament is set to commence in less than 20 days in the United Arab Emirates. This aspiration comes on the heels of the Indian men's cricket team's T20 WC triumph earlier this year, setting a precedent for their female counterparts.
Team's past performances fuel current ambitions
The Indian women's cricket team has a commendable track record in the T20 World Cup, having reached the semi-finals twice and the finals once in the past three editions. "There is a lot of excitement as World Cup do saal baad aata hai," she was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times. 'She further added that every home is eagerly awaiting for this trophy and so is their team."
Sharma highlights team's competitive approach
When asked about their biggest competition, Sharma emphasized that all teams are strong contenders. She stated, "All teams are good, and in cricket, we can't afford to take any team lightly." The Indian cricketer also mentioned their past defeats against Australia in the last two editions of the tournament, expressing a desire to overcome this challenge and secure victory.
Sharma's personal preparation for the tournament
Sharma is currently concentrating on her game, aiming to maintain her performance level from the Women's Premier League (WPL), international, and domestic cricket. She stated, "I want to continue with the preparations I have done so far and repeat my performance in Women's Premier League (WPL), international and domestic cricket." The cricketer expressed satisfaction with her recent performances and intends to carry this momentum into the upcoming World Cup.
Sharma on the rising popularity of women's cricket
Sharma acknowledged the growing popularity of women's cricket, attributing it to their World Cup performances and the WPL. She said, "Our lives changed with the World Cup performances and WPL." The cricketer also noted that this increased attention has made it difficult for them to move out easily but has also served as a significant source of motivation for the team.
