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ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Team India Schedule, Squad, Fixtures List, Where To Watch

The Indian women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will be aiming to make history in October and become the first India side to lift a senior World Cup title in women's international cricket, as they participate in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Having finished runners-up once in the T20 World Cup (in 2020), India have a strong unit that will hope to go the distance this time around. However, India have their work cut out, with six-time T20 World Cup champions Australia and recently-crowned Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka in their group.

"We Are Young, But Not Inexperienced": India Star Ahead Of Women's T20 World Cup

Jemimah Rodrigues feels adaptability and maintaining a team-first mentality will be key for India to achieve their dream of claiming a maiden ICC title at the T20 World Cup beginning on Thursday. India, who reached the finals of the women's T20 World Cup in 2020, will start their campaign in the ninth edition of the tournament against New Zealand on October 4. "For me, it's all about assessing the conditions and playing the situation. I just want to keep it simple and do whatever it takes to help the team win and whatever the team needs," Rodrigues, who hit a 52 in the first warm-up game against West Indies, told Star Sports.

Australia Look To Cement Dominance In Women's T20 World Cup

Australia are hot favourites for their seventh title at the women's T20 World Cup starting Thursday in their first tournament appearance since the retirement of four-time tournament-winning captain Meg Lanning. New skipper Alyssa Healy faces a challenge in the United Arab Emirates, leading a team that has only failed twice to win the 20-over trophy since the competition was first staged in 2009. The 34-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has been a member of all six of Australia's prior title wins but said she was entering this year's tournament with "no real expectations".

"India Are Front-Runners Because...": Five-Time Women's T20 World Cup Winner Gives Key Reason

Five-time winner Jess Jonassen knows what it takes to lift the Women's T20 World Cup, and the veteran Australian spinner rated India as the front-runner at the upcoming edition of tournament to be played on spin-friendly, low and slow UAE pitches. The 31-year-old left-arm spinner played a key part Australia's title triumphs in 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023, and feels with little knowledge of the conditions, it will be challenging for Australia to defend the title but it will be a mistake to underestimate her country.

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.

Women's T20 World Cup: Poonam Yadav Predicts India, Australia To Advance From Group A

As the Women's T20 World Cup draws near, spinner Poonam Yadav shared her thoughts on the Indian women's team preparations and potential ahead of the tournament. She delved into India's team composition, their group stage opponents, and what she believes will be key to their success. India's campaign kicks off on October 4 against New Zealand, followed by an eagerly awaited clash with arch-rivals Pakistan on October 6. After facing Sri Lanka again on October 9, they will conclude the group stage against Australia on October 13. All matches are set to take place in Dubai,

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.

"Working On Mental Strength": India's Preparations Ahead Of Women's T20 World Cup 2024

With India team gearing up for Women's T20 World Cup 2024 starting early next month, India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur spoke of the need of mental strength and how it helps a team execute its plans. Harmanpreet made her T20I debut in 2009 against England and has scored 3,426 runs in the shortest format after playing 173 matches and 153 innings. The 35-year-old will also lead Team India in the T20 World Cup, which will be held in the UAE.

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ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Team India Schedule, Squad, Fixtures List, Where To Watch

"We Are Young, But Not Inexperienced": India Star Ahead Of Women's T20 World Cup

Australia Look To Cement Dominance In Women's T20 World Cup

"India Are Front-Runners Because...": Five-Time Women's T20 World Cup Winner Gives Key Reason

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

Women's T20 World Cup: Poonam Yadav Predicts India, Australia To Advance From Group A

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

"Working On Mental Strength": India's Preparations Ahead Of Women's T20 World Cup 2024