Women’s T20 World Cup: We Want to Back Our Strengths Says, Harmanpreet Kaur

The under-19 girls have certainly made India proud after they won the U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup and now it’s the turn of the senior team. Harmanpreet Kaur and her team will kick off their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan on Sunday. The Indian skipper is confident that the girls will do well this year. Last time, the trophy was within the hand’s reach but it was the Australian side that had their hands on it.

Besides Pakistan, West Indies, England and Ireland are in the same Women’s T20 World Cup group as India. The girls have had enough time to practice because of the Tri-series played recently. However, Harmanpreet knows the journey won’t be easy but the girls are ready to back their strengths. In a conversation with Times of India, Harmanpreet Kaur opened up about the preparations, what to expect, Sourav Ganguly as well as MS Dhoni’s impact on her life.

I don’t think any game is going to be easy: Harmanpreet Kaur

“Before the World Cup, we wanted to play a tournament like this (Tri Series) that could help us in building the team. We just wanted to do well in the tournament. This was something very important for all of us. I don’t think any game is going to be easy for us. I have learned a lot from Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni. I always try to pick up small things that can help me and the team on the field. They have played a big role in my life when we talk about captaincy,” Harmanpreet Kaur said before the Women’s T20 World Cup.

Moreover, speaking about who will keep the wickets for India in this race for their maiden T20 World Cup trophy, she said it would be a difficult task to choose. Kaur also spoke about the U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup captain Shafali Verma. She acknowledged that throughout this competition she will be India’s key player.

India’s Women’s T20 World Cup schedule:

• 12 February: India vs Pakistan
• 15 February: India vs West Indies
• 18 February: India vs England
• 20 February: India vs Ireland