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India Women's Cricket Team to Sport Star on Jersey After Historic World Cup Win

The Indian women's cricket team will debut a star on their ODI jersey to commemorate their historic World Cup victory on home soil last year. Head coach Amol Muzumdar emphasized the significance of the symbol as the team begins its first ODI series post-championship in Australia. He highlighted the benefits of the team's early arrival for acclimatization, a strategy previously successful in England. The squad is further strengthened by the return of players Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal, and Kashvee Gautam for the ODI leg.

Key Points: India Women's Cricket Adds Star to Jersey Post World Cup Win

  • Historic World Cup win marked on jersey
  • Team leads T20I series 2-1 in Australia
  • Early arrival for acclimatization pays off
  • Three key players return for ODI series
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1st ODI: Girls had a little bit of a thing that they will have one star on jersey, says Muzumdar

Coach Amol Muzumdar reveals India's ODI jersey will feature a star marking their 2023 World Cup triumph as they begin a series in Australia.

"The girls had a little bit of a thing going on that they will have one star on their jersey to start with tomorrow. - Amol Muzumdar"

Brisbane, Feb 23

When India take the field for the first ODI against Australia at the Allan Border Field on Tuesday, their blue jersey will have one star as the marker of them winning the ODI World Cup for the first time on home soil last year.

Head coach Amol Muzumdar said the small one star carries enormous meaning for a squad still riding the wave of their historic triumph. India come into the game with a 2-1 lead and having bagged the T20I series win in Australia after 10 years.

"I mean, absolutely, that's what players play for. The coaching staff is there to coach the players and that's what we aim for - to be the world champions. This is the first series post that World Cup victory. It's a very important one. No better place than to come to Australia and play on these grounds.

"We are looking forward for this ODI series. I think the girls had a little bit of a thing going on that they will have one star on their jersey to start with tomorrow," Muzumdar said to reporters on the eve of the match.

The touring party arrived in Australia more than a fortnight ago, a deliberate decision that Muzumdar says has paid dividends. India drew on a similar template ahead of their successful white-ball tour of England last year.

"I couldn't have asked for more, in the last 10-15 days what we've been, it's been a perfect start for this Indian team and really looking forward for the ODIs to start. It will be a good game. It is very critical, as far as the coaching staff is concerned.

"We observed this last year, when we went to England, we went 10 days prior to the series that started and then we had the desired results in England. So similarly, going abroad, it's very critical to acclimatize and get into the groove as soon as possible," he said.

India have also been bolstered by the return of three players for the ODI series - right-handed batters Harleen Deol and Pratika Rawal, both familiar faces in the set-up, are back alongside fast-bowling all-rounder Kashvee Gautam.

"I think all three of them have been a part of Indian team before. Kashvee obviously was injured for the last 9-10 months, but Harleen has been a critical part of this Indian team, so has been Pratika. So we just welcome them back. They are important players, all three of them. A great addition to have in the squad. It just shows the depth in the Indian women's team right now," he concluded.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Smart planning by the coaching staff to arrive early. Acclimatization is key, especially in places like Australia. Shows they are serious about building on the World Cup win and not getting complacent.
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Sarah B
Great to see Harleen and Pratika back! The team depth Muzumdar mentioned is real. We have genuine bench strength now, which is so important for a long season. Wishing Kashvee a strong comeback after her injury.
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Aman W
The star is a nice touch, but the real test is now. Australia at home is the ultimate challenge. Hope the team carries the confidence without the pressure. That T20I series win was a massive statement already!
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Kavya N
Muzumdar seems to have a clear process. Following the England template shows they are learning and applying those lessons. This is how champion teams are built, step by step. All the best for the ODIs!
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David E
Respectfully, while the star is symbolic, I hope the focus remains on performance. Sometimes these gestures can become a distraction. The team is playing brilliantly, let's hope they just play their natural game.

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