Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, has expressed gratitude towards the sport that has defined her life in a heartfelt statement ahead of the Women’s Asia Cup match against Nepal. After clinching demanding victories over Nepal in the first match and the United Arab Emirates in the second, India’s Women in Blue look forward to claiming a third consecutive victory against Nepal to maintain their winning momentum.
“Cricketers often talk about cricket being like a religion, but for me, cricket is like a god,” Harmanpreet remarked in an exclusive interview with Star Sports. “The name that cricket has given me, no other field could have given it to me.”
Her feelings reflect a deep-seated passion nurtured since childhood, where cricket became not just a sport but a pathway to fulfillment. “Without cricket, I do not think I would be anything,” she asserted, highlighting the key role the sport has played in her personal and professional journey.
Recalling touching moments from her career, Harmanpreet reminisced about the first time she put on the Indian jersey, a moment filled with overwhelming pride and gratitude. “When I held the Indian jersey for the first time, I was just thinking about who deserves this photo first,” she shared, torn between sharing the milestone with her parents or her coach, both instrumental in her early cricketing days.
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Reflecting on her standout achievements on the field, Harmanpreet singled out her remarkable innings of 171* runs against Australia in the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final. “That was something very special for me,” she recalled. “I remember feeling the pressure, but also the determination to deliver against such a tough opponent.”
Beyond personal accolades, Harmanpreet emphasized the evolution of the Indian women’s cricket team over the years. “Over the last seven to eight years, our team’s performance has been very good,” she noted. “We have embraced an aggressive style of cricket, making brave decisions and compelling people to come to the stadiums through our performance.”
Looking ahead, as India continues its title defense in the Women’s Asia Cup, Harmanpreet remains focused on maintaining momentum and achieving greater heights for her team. “We always choose the aggressive option now,” she affirmed. “We play brave cricket, and that has been instrumental in our success.”
As India’s campaign in the Women’s Asia Cup gains momentum, led by the skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, the seven-time champions are composed to defend their title with grit and skill.
