India’s men’s team have recorded a video of good wishes for the women’s side ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup, with several senior players and the head coach sending messages of support.
Who said what
The video features Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, all wishing Harmanpreet Kaur and her team success.
- Rohit Sharma praised the women’s consistent performances over recent years and said everyone is rooting for them, expressing confidence they can go all the way.
- Head coach Gautam Gambhir urged the players to stay positive, play without fear and take pride in representing the country.
- Shubman Gill said the team has already made India proud and can repeat that success.
- Shreyas Iyer asked them to play fearless and ruthless cricket with winning as the focus.
- Ishan Kishan advised keeping things simple, trusting preparation and continuing the form of the season.
The tournament ahead
The Women in Blue arrive in good shape after winning their first Women’s ODI World Cup last year. They now have a chance to claim a maiden T20 World Cup title in a competition staged in England from June 12 to July 5.
India open their campaign with a high-profile match against Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday, June 14.
Taken together, the messages show strong backing from the men’s squad as the women prepare for another major ICC event.
