The Women’s ODI World Cup trophy was unveiled with a bang in New Delhi, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur surprised everyone with her powerful words.
She said that the team is now ready to break the wall that has been standing in the way of the ICC title for years.
This World Cup to be held on home ground is a golden opportunity for India, where the team can end the drought that has been going on for a long time.
Unveiling of the Women’s ODI World Cup trophy
Harmanpreet said during the trophy unveiling in the presence of former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh,
“We want to break that barrier which all Indians are waiting for. World Cup is always special, I always want to do something special for my country. Whenever I see Yuvi bhaiya (Yuvraj Singh), I get a lot of inspiration.”
Everyone was filled with enthusiasm after hearing her words. She believes that there is pressure of not winning the title, but it makes the team stronger.
India has reached the finals many times, like against England in 2017, but did not get the trophy. Now the team does not want to miss this opportunity while playing at home.
Barrier Breaker Moment
This is the moment where Harmanpreet’s team is desperate to create history. The World Cup is starting from September 30, and before that, a home ODI series has to be played against Australia from September 14.
Australia is the champion and the strongest contender, but Harmanpreet is fully confident.
He said, “Playing against Australia is always challenging and we get to know where we stand. This series will give us a lot of confidence. We are working really hard in our training camps and the results are showing.”
The team’s morale is high due to the recent victory in England, and the girls are sweating it out in the training camp.
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta also said something big on this occasion. He said that the growth of women’s cricket is a mirror of the country’s progress.
Gupta said, “There is a bigger picture here which is linked to what it means for the country. The development of women’s cricket in many ways is reflective of the country’s progress.”
He further said, “It normalises women occupying spaces which have traditionally been male bastions. It normalises women being out there.
It creates an opportunity for both men and women to come out and support Team India, not just the men in blue but also the women in blue.”
And added, “In every sense, the growth of women’s cricket over the last eight years has led to this moment where it’s time for women’s cricket to take the next leap. This World Cup can be the cornerstone for that next leap.” “World Cups are more than just events, they are opportunities to build cross-generational legacies and foster new cultures.”
Currently, the trophy is now on India tour, and the fans are excited. This World Cup is not only a celebration of sports but also a platform to showcase the strength of women.
