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Women's Cricket Stars Cheer Men's Team Ahead of T20 World Cup Defence

The Indian women's cricket team, including captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, has sent a video message wishing the men's team success in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The men's team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, is in Group A with Pakistan, Namibia, the Netherlands, and the USA, beginning their campaign on February 7. A successful title defence would make them the first team to defend a T20 World Cup and earn a record third trophy. Other women's stars like Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh also expressed their support and confidence in the men's squad.

Key Points: Indian Women's Team Wishes Men's Team for T20 World Cup

  • Women's WC heroes extend wishes
  • Men's team aims to defend title
  • Historic third T20 WC trophy possible
  • Campaign starts vs USA on Feb 7
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From one to another champion: Indian women's team wishes Men in Blue for T20 World Cup

Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and other women's champions send best wishes to the Indian men's cricket team for the T20 World Cup campaign.

"Wishing Team India all the best for the T20 World Cup. Play with all of your heart, we all know you are going to win this. - Harmanpreet Kaur"

Mumbai, February 5

Some of the heroes of India's maiden ICC Women's World Cup triumph last year, including captain-vice captain duo of Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, extended their wishes to Team India ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

India is a part of Group A with arch-rivals Pakistan, Namibia, the Netherlands and the USA and will start their campaign against the USA in Mumbai on February 7. If Team India pulls off a successful title defence, they will become the first team to defend their T20 WC title, and this will mark their third T20 WC trophy, making them the most successful team in the tournament's history.

In a video posted by BCCI Women's official X handle, Harmanpreet, the 2025 WC winning skipper, said, "Wishing Team India all the best for the T20 World Cup. Play with all of your heart, we all know you are going to win this and wishing all the luck."

Smriti, the leading run-getter for India in the 2025 WC, said, "Wishing the best for the Indian team, looking really good. We are all looking forward to winning another cup, and hopefully we can play some good cricket. No pressure."

Deepti Sharma, the 'Player of the Tournament' in the 2025 WC, said, "Wishing all the very best. This is going to happen at home, and it is going to be special. Go get the cup home."

Richa Ghosh, a power-hitting wicketkeeper-batter who played some crucial knocks for India in the 2025 WC, said, "Wishing you all the very best for the Men's T20 WC."

India T20 WC squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The pressure is definitely on for the men's team now. The women showed how it's done with skill and composure. Hope the boys can handle the expectations of a home World Cup. No more choking in knockouts, please!
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Aman W
Love this support! But honestly, the squad selection has me a bit worried. Where is the experience in the middle order? Hope the young guns like Abhishek and Tilak step up big time.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US, and so excited India's first match is against USA! It's amazing to see cricket growing here. But of course, my heart is with Team India. Jai Hind!
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Vikram M
The most important match is obviously against Pakistan. Win that, and the momentum will be unstoppable. Bumrah vs Babar will be the key battle. Can't wait!
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Kavya N
Harmanpreet saying "we all know you are going to win this" – that's the confidence we need! The women's team has set the standard. Time for the men to match it. All the best, boys!

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