India Women's Captain Harmanpreet Kaur Sets Sights on ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024

India Women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed the team's ambition to win the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Highlighting the squad's determination, she emphasized that lifting the trophy is their primary goal, and they will play a fearless brand of cricket to achieve it.

India Women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur has made it clear that the team's primary goal is to win the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. 'It's something we have been striving for as a team, and lifting the trophy remains our primary goal,' she stated.

Kaur emphasised the team's ambition and determination, saying they will leave no stone unturned as they aim to dominate with a fearless brand of cricket. 'Our expectation is straightforward: to bring glory to the country and to our supporters, who back us unconditionally no matter where we play,' she added, according to the ICC media release.

Reflecting on the team's journey, Kaur pointed out that they reached the final of the 2020 Women's T20 World Cup in Australia and came close to another final in the 2023 edition in South Africa. 'This shows that the team has the pedigree to succeed on the biggest stage,' she said, expressing confidence in their ability to win the coveted trophy.

Kaur also expressed excitement about playing in the UAE for the first time, confident that large crowds will turn up as they play across Dubai and Sharjah. She highlighted the squad's balanced mix of experienced players and enthusiastic newcomers, praising their camaraderie and the positive atmosphere maintained by the support staff.

Kaur noted that preparations for the tournament began immediately after the last Women's T20 World Cup and emphasized the importance of individual preparation and fitness. While strategies will vary depending on the opposition, the team's main focus is on playing to their strengths and maximizing their potential.

(With inputs from agencies.)