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Ravi Shastri's Fiery Message: 'Go for the Kill' in Women's WC Semi-Final

Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri has sent an inspiring message to the women's cricket team ahead of their World Cup semi-final clash. He urged the team to "go for the kill" and play with a "nothing to lose" attitude against Australia. The defending champions are chasing their eighth title while India seeks their first-ever ICC trophy. The match is currently underway at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium with Australia batting first after winning the toss.

Key Points: Ravi Shastri Backs India Women vs Australia World Cup Semi

  • Shastri encourages team to play fearless cricket against defending champions
  • Australia aims for record-extending eighth World Cup title
  • India seeks first-ever ICC trophy after multiple near-misses
  • Winner advances to face South Africa in tournament final
  • Strategic team changes bring immediate success for India
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'Go for the kill': Ravi Shastri backs India for Women's WC semi-final vs AUS

Former coach Ravi Shastri urges Indian women's team to "go for the kill" in crucial World Cup semi-final against defending champions Australia at DY Patil Stadium.

"Wish Amol and the girls. Boss go for the kill. Nothing to lose. Bindaas - Ravi Shastri"

New Delhi, Oct 30

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri has extended his wishes for the Indian women’s team for their World Cup semi-final clash against Australia, which is currently underway at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Shastri, a former head coach of the senior men’s team, shared a message on his X account after Australia won the toss and opted to bat. “Wish Amol and the girls. Boss go for the kill. Nothing to lose. Bindaas,” he wrote.

The winner of this clash will face South Africa in the tournament final on Sunday at the same venue in Navi Mumbai. The Proteas defeated England in the first semi-final in Guwahati on Wednesday to book themselves a place in the final for the first time in the tournament’s history.

While Australia, the defending champions, are looking to win the tournament for a record-extending eighth time, the Women in Blue are eyeing their first-ever ICC title, having come close to clinching the silverware on several occasions.

As for Australia, regular skipper Alyssa Healy resumed her duties after missing the team’s previous two matches due to a calf strain. India, meanwhile, made three changes. They brought in Shafali Verma for the injured Pratika Rawal, after the opening batter was ruled out of the tournament, and replaced Harleen Deol and Uma Chetry with Kranti Gaud and Richa Ghosh.

The decision to bring back Kranti worked wonders for the Women in Blue as the pacer struck early to dismiss the dangerous Healy to reduce Australia to 25/1 in 5.1 overs.

India XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Amanjot Kaur, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, N Shree Charani, Renuka Singh.

Australia XI: Alyssa Healy (capt & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt.

- IANS

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Arjun K
This is our moment! The women's team has worked so hard for this. Beating Australia in a semi-final would be historic. Hope they continue the momentum from that early wicket. Jai Hind! 🏏
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Sarah B
As someone who follows women's cricket closely, I appreciate Shastri's support but wish more former players would actively mentor our women cricketers. They deserve the same backing as the men's team gets.
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Rohit P
Great to see the team selection working! Kranti Gaud justifying her inclusion immediately. Hope Harmanpreet and team maintain this intensity. The nation is watching and praying! 🙏
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Meera T
After so many near misses, this feels like our time. The girls are playing with such confidence at home. Let's bring that trophy home! 💙
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David E
Australia are always tough opponents, but India playing at home with this crowd support makes it anyone's game. Smart team changes by the management so far.

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