"Go and buy a mirror": Harmanpreet reveals coach Amol's aggressive message to Team India after run of losses in CWC25 winning campaign
Mumbai, May 29
India's World Cup-winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur revealed Amol Muzumdar's message to the team after losing their third successive WC game in a row to England last year during their title-winning campaign, saying that usually a soft-spoken person, the coach asked his team to "go and buy a mirror to see what they were doing and what they need to do".
Harmanpreet, who is all set to lead India during the ICC T20 World Cup in the UK, was speaking on JioStar's 'Unstoppable'. India had started the home World Cup with victories over Sri Lanka and arch-rivals Pakistan, but their campaign witnessed a set-back, losing three games to South Africa, Australia and to England, the last one by just four runs while chasing 289 runs.
But the team managed to peak on time, beating New Zealand and booking a semifinal clash against Australia even when their clash against Bangladesh was rained out. They pulled off a record-breaking chase in the semifinal against defending champions Australia and overcame a strong, Laura Wolvaardt powered SA to win the title.
Speaking on JioStar's 'Unstoppable', Indian skipper Harmanpreet said on the aftermath of the loss against England, "After the England match, I think Amol sir was the only one who spoke, and he was very straightforward. Everybody took it in the right spirit because we all knew there was nothing wrong in what he was saying. That was the first time I saw his volume go a little high because he is usually a very soft-spoken person. I remember him saying, 'Go and buy a mirror and see what you're doing and what you need to do at that stage."
She also opened up on using social media during such a big tournament, saying that she stays away from it because it is "draining".
"I do not like to read too much into it. Maybe after the tournament, I go through a few things, which I think are important. Because I also know that if I am doing well, I know I am doing well, and if I am not doing well, I do not need to read what others are thinking or take advice from everyone," he signed off.
Currently 1-0 up in the series in three-match series, India will start their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan at Birmingham on June 14.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, this is proper coaching. Not just technical stuff but mental toughness too. Our women's team has so much talent - Harmanpreet, Mandhana, the bowlers - they just needed someone to remind them to look inside themselves. Amol Muzumdar is proving to be a gem for Indian cricket. But I also hope the BCCI supports women's cricket more, beyond just winning. They deserve equal facilities.
The Mirror Moment - honestly powerful! Our women showed real character. Coming back from 3 losses to beat Australia in semis and then SA in finals? That's not luck, that's resilience. And Harmanpreet staying off social media during the tournament - very wise. Social media can be so toxic. These girls are setting an example for young players across India. 🙌
As someone who follows cricket from Australia, this is fascinating. Indian women's cricket has come such a long way. That chase against Australia in the semis was one of the best I've ever seen. Amol's approach reminds me of how some of the best coaches just know when to say the right words. Really impressed by this team's spirit. Looking forward to the T20 World Cup in the UK!
This is why Harmanpreet is such a brilliant captain - she listens, she learns, and she leads by example. The "go buy a mirror" line will become legendary in Indian cricket folklore! Also, good on her for filtering social media noise. As a student myself, I know how easy it is to get distracted by what everyone else thinks. Focus on the mirror, not the crowd. 🤝
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