‘If we win this Test…’: Harmanpreet Kaur banking on historic Lord’s Test to erase T20 World Cup disappointment | Cricket News
india captain Harmanpreet Kaur She believes the one-off women’s Test match against England at Lord’s is a huge opportunity for her side to make a comeback after a disappointing season at the T20 World Cup. She said a win at the iconic venue will boost the team’s confidence and serve as a memorable moment in the history of Indian women’s cricket. The match is historic as it will be the first ever women’s Test match at Lord’s. Harmanpreet said the team is determined to make the most of this opportunity and regain confidence after the setback in the World Cup. “I think this Test match is a very important moment for us because if we win this Test match, it will be very good for the team. Because now, you know, after the T20 World Cup, everyone is very sad that we were not able to perform at our best,” she said.She added, “…In the patch, we did well but unfortunately as a team we couldn’t do so well (in the T20 WC). But with this Test match, we can cover a lot of things. We can get the confidence back. Then you feel so strong and you feel, you know, you are the best team in the world.”Calling Lord’s a dream venue, Harmanpreet said, “This is a very important moment for all of us. As a captain and a player, I’m really looking forward to this opportunity. I think, as a kid, we always dreamed of playing Test matches and playing at Lord’s was one of those dreams.”Harmanpreet admits that adjusting to red-ball cricket will not be easy as women’s Tests are rare, but believes the team’s excitement will help their performance. “Yeah, it’s a little bit challenging to be honest because we’re not used to playing the red ball… I think when you’re excited about something you always try to do your best,” he said.She also expressed hope that more women’s Test matches will be held in the future and backed debutant left-arm spinner Shree Charani, saying she is a key bowler who continues to make breakthroughs and gives the team confidence.
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