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Yoga, Sports Psychologist, Athletics: How Team India Prepared For Women's T20 World Cup In 'Skills Camp'

The feeling of near misses has haunted Harmanpreet Kaur for the long but the Indian captain feels that her team has been able to tick all the boxes in its bid to cross the line as it starts its Women's T20 World Cup campaign in Bangladesh from October 3-20. Since the tournament's inception in 2009, India have managed to reach the final only once -- in 2020 when they lost to nemesis Australia. India ahev also played WODI World Cup final in 2017. Harmanpreet has been a part of both teams and led in the 2020 T20 World Cup.

India Have An Advantage At T20 World Cup Due to UAE's Similar Conditions, Says Mithali Raj

Former captain Mithali Raj reckons that India will enjoy a significant edge over other teams, as the conditions in the UAE resemble those found on home soil. The women's T20 World Cup is set to be played in the UAE -- Dubai and Sharjah -- from October 3. The ICC moved marquee event from Bangladesh owing to the political unrest in that nation. "The UAE is, again, in very similar conditions, so we can say that, you know, our team has the advantage," Mithali told Star sports.

Yoga, Sports Psychologist, Athletics: How Team India Prepared For Women's T20 World Cup In 'Skills Camp'

The feeling of near misses has haunted Harmanpreet Kaur for the long but the Indian captain feels that her team has been able to tick all the boxes in its bid to cross the line as it starts its Women's T20 World Cup campaign in Bangladesh from October 3-20. Since the tournament's inception in 2009, India have managed to reach the final only once -- in 2020 when they lost to nemesis Australia. India ahev also played WODI World Cup final in 2017. Harmanpreet has been a part of both teams and led in the 2020 T20 World Cup.

India Have An Advantage At T20 World Cup Due to UAE's Similar Conditions, Says Mithali Raj

Former captain Mithali Raj reckons that India will enjoy a significant edge over other teams, as the conditions in the UAE resemble those found on home soil. The women's T20 World Cup is set to be played in the UAE -- Dubai and Sharjah -- from October 3. The ICC moved marquee event from Bangladesh owing to the political unrest in that nation. "The UAE is, again, in very similar conditions, so we can say that, you know, our team has the advantage," Mithali told Star sports.

"You Think New Captain Will Bring Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli?": Ex-Pakistan Star Lashes Out At PCB

Former wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal urged Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) top brass not to make any captaincy changes and suggested that the players should get the basic right to avoid blunders. Last week, reports started to surface that Babar Azam could lose the white-ball captaincy. Sources told Geo News that wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan has become the top contender to replace Babar Azam for the white ball captaincy. With Pakistan set to host the ICC Champions Trophy next year, Akmal questioned the need to change the captain. He stated that the change should have been imposed when Pakistan had an underwhelming campaign in last year's ODI World Cup and this year's T20 World Cup.

"World Cup Is Fully Dependent On...": Ex-India Star Names The Key For India In Women's T20 World Cup

As the Women's T20 World Cup approaches, former Indian cricketer Diana Edulji has shared her insights and hopes for the Indian team on Friday at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai when the trophy was showcased. The tournament, set to begin on October 3, will see 10 teams competing for the coveted trophy, which was recently showcased in Mumbai. Edulji emphasized the crucial role of openers Shefali Verma and Smriti Mandhana in India's campaign, stating, "The biggest bets are the two openers, Shefali and Smriti. They have to put a price on their wicket. The World Cup is fully dependent on them."

Ex-Pakistan Selector Slams 'Stubborn' Babar Azam, Says "Pain To Make Him Accept..."

Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Wasim has opened up on the challenges he faced as chief selector of the team, including dealing with former all-format captain Babar Azam. Wasim, who served as head coach of the Pakistan men's cricket team from December 2020 to December 2022, admitted that Babar was "very stubborn" and got upset whenever the selection committee made changes to the squad. However, Wasim revealed, more often than not, he had to step in to make Babar accept the changes.

Pakistan Star Boycotts PCB's Tournament, Says "Favoritism, False Promises..."

Out-of-favour Pakistan cricket team batter Ahmed Shehzad has decided not to play the Champions Cup, the nation's 50-over domestic cricket tournament which will kick off in Faisalabad on September 12. While announcing his decision, Shehzad revealed the reason behind it. He lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for "wasting" money on appointing mentors for the tournament at high cost. He also accused the PCB of favouritism, making "false promises and doing injustice to domestic players". "With a heavy heart, I've decided not to play in the Domestic Cricket Champions Cup," wrote Shehzad in a post on X.

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Yoga, Sports Psychologist, Athletics: How Team India Prepared For Women's T20 World Cup In 'Skills Camp'

India Have An Advantage At T20 World Cup Due to UAE's Similar Conditions, Says Mithali Raj

Yoga, Sports Psychologist, Athletics: How Team India Prepared For Women's T20 World Cup In 'Skills Camp'

India Have An Advantage At T20 World Cup Due to UAE's Similar Conditions, Says Mithali Raj

"You Think New Captain Will Bring Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli?": Ex-Pakistan Star Lashes Out At PCB

"World Cup Is Fully Dependent On...": Ex-India Star Names The Key For India In Women's T20 World Cup

Ex-Pakistan Selector Slams 'Stubborn' Babar Azam, Says "Pain To Make Him Accept..."

Pakistan Star Boycotts PCB's Tournament, Says "Favoritism, False Promises..."