Women’s World Cup 2022: India’s match against Pakistan, captain Mithali Raj talks about Harmanpreet Kaur’s form
India will start their campaign against Pakistan in the Women’s World Cup on Sunday. Before the match, Captain Mithali Raj said this in praise of Harmanpreet Kaur.
In the Women’s World Cup 2022 being played in New Zealand, the Indian team will start their campaign against their arch-rivals Pakistan (INDw vs PAKw) on Sunday. Before this World Cup, the Indian team management was worried about the form of its star batsman Harmanpreet Kaur, but for the last few matches, Harman is now seen in color, on which captain Mithali Raj expressed happiness. Is. He said the experience of this star all-rounder is very important for the middle order and it is good to see him collect runs ahead of the World Cup.
The 32-year-old Harmanpreet has not been able to score many runs for some time, but she scored 63 runs in the 5th ODI against New Zealand and then 104 in a warm-up match against South Africa in the world. Cup. Back to first form.
Mithali said in the virtual press conference before the opening match against Pakistan, ‘This is important. He (Harmanpreet) is one of the key members of the team and his experience matters a lot in the middle order.
“She plays with the tail as well as she comes to bat in the middle overs and the kind of game she has, it is very important to get back in form as we try to score a lot of runs in the top order. do. So it’s good to see him add runs before the tournament.
Mithali also said that Pakistan’s team is very good and the team will not take them lightly. “I think the Pakistan team is also very good and I am sure they have worked hard for the tournament and so did we,” he said. Whatever the team, we cannot take any team lightly. So we will play every match with a lot of energy and a lot of confidence.
The Indian skipper also said that veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami’s experience will also be helpful for the team during the World Cup. He said, ‘Both of us (me and Jhulan) have been part of the dressing room for a long time. We enjoy representing our country and have seen the team win and lose. I think it is great to have Jhulan in the team while playing in this World Cup.
“She has become India’s main bowler over the years and whenever I have handed her the ball, she has done exceptionally well. Her experience will always be helpful to the team and the young fast bowlers.
