Harmanpreet KaurThe captain of India’s women’s cricket team has expressed her desire to be inspired by the success of the Men in Blue who are following in the footsteps of their daughters. ICC Women’s T20 World Cup champion With the tournament to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 3 to 20, Harmanpreet is determined to replicate the men’s team’s feat and bring home the coveted trophy.
Learning from the men’s team
In a recent interview, Harmanpreet stressed the importance of learning from the journey of the men’s team, especially from their victories in major tournaments. “We were really inspired by the men’s team, how they won the T20 World Cup this year” Harmanpreet said at an event in Delhi. He believes the experiences of the men’s team can provide valuable lessons for the women’s team as they prepare for the challenges ahead.
The Indian men’s team has enjoyed significant success in recent years, including their historic victory in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and impressive performances in subsequent tournaments. Harmanpreet stressed the importance of her team adopting a similar mindset, focusing on teamwork, preparation and the will to win.
“They worked hard for this trophy and won tough matches. We need to learn how they maintain their body language for such matches and how they approach such games. Now we are on the same path and we are preparing for our World Cup campaign.” he added.
“The team is working really hard and we will try to give our country and the fans another opportunity to celebrate this year.”
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Building a strong team culture
Harmanpreet talks about developing a strong team culture in the women’s team. He believes that unity and cooperation are crucial to success in high-pressure situations.
“Bilateral series have a different pressure and for World Cups, there is pressure as well as the expectations and hopes of the fans. We are working hard to live up to these expectations, holding camps where all the players work hard.
“We also worked on the mistakes we made last time. Now we are ready with a positive mindset” remarked the Indian.
The Indian women’s team has made significant progress in recent years, reaching the final of the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup. However, the elusive title remains a goal for the team. Harmanpreet’s leadership and experience will be instrumental in guiding the team through the tournament.
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
