Women's T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur confident about India's chances
Indian women's cricket team captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, has expressed her confidence in the team's ability to secure their first ICC T20 World Cup title. The upcoming tournament is set to begin on October 3 in the UAE. Kaur shared her thoughts in a column for the ICC, stating that winning the prestigious tournament has been a long-standing goal for them.
Team's ambition and drive
Kaur emphasized the team's high level of ambition and determination to excel in the tournament. She stated, "There is no shortage of ambition and drive in this team, and we will leave no stone unturned as we look to make a mark and go the distance, playing a fearless brand of cricket." The captain also highlighted their aim to bring glory to India and its ardent supporters worldwide.
Kaur on inspiring young cricketers
Kaur views the Women's T20 World Cup as an opportunity for the team to inspire aspiring young cricketers globally. She expressed, "Every member of the team looks at the Women's T20 World Cup, in addition to every match we play, as an opportunity to put our best foot forward collectively and inspire young and aspiring cricketers across the globe."
Team's previous performances and preparation
Reflecting on the team's past performances, Kaur stated, "We made it to the 2020 Women's T20 World Cup final in Australia and came tantalizingly close to reaching the final in the previous edition in South Africa in 2023." She also mentioned that this will be their first time playing in UAE, adding an element of excitement to their campaign. The Indian skipper underscored that preparations for this tournament began immediately after the last edition of Women's T20 World Cup concluded.
India to compete in Group A
India, the runners-up of the 2020 Women's T20 World Cup edition, are set to compete in Group A. They will face formidable opponents including six-time champions Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
