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'India Will Return With Trophy': Sreesanth Backs Mandhana, Harmanpreet For World Cup Glory

India Women will face New Zealand Women today (Source: @itskishankishor/x.com) India Women will face New Zealand Women today (Source: @itskishankishor/x.com)

In the latest development, Former Indian pacer S Sreesanth has expressed his firm belief that the Indian women’s cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, has the talent and determination to secure their maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title. The Women in Blue prepare to kick off their campaign today (on Friday), October 4, against New Zealand. 

S Sreesanth Comes In Support Of India Women For T20 World Cup 2024 

S Sreesanth voiced his confidence in the squad's potential to go all the way. Speaking to Star Sports, the 2011 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winner lauded the Indian team’s preparation, led by head coach Amol Muzumdar. 

"This squad is really brilliant. First of all, I will say the captain to the entire team. The supporting staff is so great and more than that, Amol bhai (Muzumdar), who is the coach, he is a beautiful human being and a great personality. So I have full belief the team will return after winning the World Cup," he said. 

He further credited Harmanpreet Kaur for her leadership and significant contribution ahead of the marquee tournament. 

Sreesanth also referred to their recent press conference, during which the skipper expressed optimism about the tournament, particularly regarding their prospects against defending champions Australia Women.

S Sreesanth Lauds India's All-Round Capabilities 

"I also watched the press conference where the coach and captain Harmanpreet (Kaur) were extremely confident. Especially when they were asked about Australia, they said if their team plays to their full potential, they will defeat any team, and that's the truth. It's all about the belief system. I am very confident that this team will win the World Cup," he added.

Sreesanth believed that the Indian team is well-equipped to handle any situation and cited that the team’s depth and versatility will play a crucial role in their success. 

"I always believe you have got to believe in your routines and your work ethic. So I don't see any challenge. If someone is challenging you, we have so much talent in our team, from the opening batters to the middle order. Even in the lower order, we have got all-rounders who can hit sixes. So I have a strong feeling that this team does not have any disadvantages or minus points," he replied. 

He praised the balance in the squad, and mentioned that India’s batting, bowling, and all-rounder departments are stacked with talent. India Women will begin their quest for the T20 World Cup title with their opening match against New Zealand on October 4, 2024.