Women's T20 World Cup: Shafali Verma will be a key player for us, I always like to back her, says Harmanpreet Kaur

This time, in South Africa, Harmanpreet will once again lead the Women in Blue in the next edition of the Women's T20 World Cup. Team India are still waiting for their first title.The most successful team in the history of the tournament is Australia, who have won the title 5 times.Since the inception of the Women's T20 World Cup in 2009 India have managed to enter the final only once - in 2020 - under Harmanpreet's captaincy.

'Can't take any team lightly': India captain Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of Women's T20 World Cup

This time India are placed alongside England, Ireland, Pakistan and West Indies in Group B. The Women in Blue will kick off their World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on February 12 at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town.

Harmanpreet Kaur (TOI Photo)As the team gears up for the mega tournament, TimesofIndia.com caught up with India skipper Harmanpreet to talk about the team's World Cup plans and potential title chances, key players, who amongst Yastika Bhatia and Richa Ghosh as the preferred wicketkeeper, young sensation and U-19 T20 World Cup winning captain Shafali Verma, Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni's influence on her and much more... What has been the biggest thing that you have learnt as India captain? The amount of responsibilities I have been getting day by day. This is the biggest thing and this keeps me motivated. Every day is special for me. Leading a team is a big achievement for any cricketer. I am really grateful that I have got this opportunity to lead my country. The support I have been getting from the Indian media, fans and brands like Puma, these things motivate me to do well. India finished runners-up at the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup when you were captain. Once