Have grown up watching events like these, Harmanpreet Kaur on CWG debut

Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has “grown up” watching multi-sport events like the Commonwealth Games and is already crying at the thought of walking with the rest of the contingent at the opening ceremony on July 28. Women’s cricket is debuting at the Commonwealth Games.

“This tournament is very important for us. This time we are playing for a medal. If I talk about myself, we have grown up watching such tournaments and we are glad that we are also getting a chance. , we will be part of a big event.

“I think in future, if we keep getting opportunities like this, it will be great for us,” Harmanpreet said at the pre-departure press conference here on Saturday.

Harmanpreet, who has played in the World Cup before, is hoping for a “different” experience.

“While you were speaking, I really felt like I was walking down that (CWG) road, because that’s what we’re talking about and this time we’re going to be part of a multi-sport event.

He said, “Now it is not just about cricket but about other teams as well and we will be excited for them and we want to celebrate each and every medal. This time it will be completely different and we are all very excited. ”

every game important
India are placed in Group A along with arch-rivals Pakistan, Australia and Barbados. He will start his campaign against Australia on 29 July.

“Whenever we play against them (a team like Australia), they have always given us a tough fight. And this time too, we are looking very positive. Every game will be important for us and we will try to give 100 per cent.”

According to Harman, it is important to perform well in big events.

“Yes, as a cricketer, we always wish that we want to play more cricket and this year we are getting a chance to participate in a multi-sport event. So, when you go for some big event So it’s important to perform well. We get more tournaments like this, it’s good for women’s cricket.”

Harman said that she will think about what stand the team will take after seeing the situation. The team will leave on Sunday.

He said, ‘Look, you are talking about the goal (total), once we reach England, then only we can see. We don’t have any information about the wickets right now. If you talk about our team, we always like to play positive cricket. And that’s what we’ve been doing for a long time and the approach will be the same.”

Must have batsmen who can bowl

….it is very important, when you have so many (bowling) options, the main bowlers don’t feel the pressure. And if you have more options, you can take the pressure off the bowlers.” PTI NRB BS BS

Originally published at Pen 18