Harmanpreet Kaur leads India’s charge with T20 World Cup in sight
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur leads her team to England for the T20 World Cup, aiming to rewrite history after their 2017 ODI near-miss. Bolstered by the WPL's impact and improved training facilities, Kaur feels the pressure has transformed into a privilege as she enjoys living her dream.
Bengaluru : After a landmark 2025, Harmanpreet Kaur & Co head into the season with the T20 World Cup in England on the horizon. As captain, she leads an Indian women’s cricket team returning to familiar shores, chasing the chance to rewrite history. The upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup carries emotional weight.
England was the scene of India’s near miss in the ODI World Cup in 2017, which they lost to the hosts by nine runs. That final at Lord’s reshaped women’s cricket in the country and instilled belief. Returning to England as ODI world champions, is there a sense of unfinished business?
“Definitely,” admitted Kaur. “The last year gave us a lot of confidence. We’ll go in with a positive mindset and try to give our best.
” For Kaur, this is a full-circle moment. Nearly a decade after 2017, the venue remains the same, but the context has changed. She now leads a side that blends experience with belief.