Harmanpreet Kaur aims to replicate men's T20 World Cup success
Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of India's women's cricket team, has expressed her ambition to emulate the success of her male compatriots in the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The tournament is set to take place in the UAE this October. The India Women skipper has drawn inspiration from the men's team that clinched the T20 World Cup title in June after a 17-year wait.
Kaur praises men's team for their T20 World Cup victory
Kaur praised the men's team for their hard-earned victory while speaking at a recent event in Delhi, stating, "We have been really inspired by the men's team, the way they won the T20 World Cup this year." She highlighted their perseverance and resilience in challenging matches as key factors behind their success. The women's squad is now preparing for its own World Cup campaign with similar determination.
Women's team seeks to break T20 World Cup drought
The Indian women's cricket team is yet to secure a T20 World Cup title. They closed in on one in 2020, having finished as the runners-up Down Under. Hosts Australia beat them in the final at the MCG. Kaur acknowledged this history and emphasized the squad's ongoing efforts toward improvement. She stated, "The team is working really hard and our attempt will be to give our country and fans another opportunity to celebrate this year."
Kaur discusses upcoming T20 World Cup challenges
Kaur also acknowledged the unique pressures and expectations associated with such a prestigious tournament. She stated, "The World Cup is a kind of tournament for which all teams prepare differently." As per the ICC, India have been placed in Group A alongside Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan. Dubai will host India's first three games before they travel to Sharjah to face Australia.
