Commonwealth Games 2022 | Harmanpreet Kaur feedback on CWG debut: Glad we’re additionally getting a possibility
Indian Women’s staff captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her happiness in being a part of the Commonwealth Games this 12 months.
Kaur mentioned that the staff is glad that they are attending to carry out in abig occasion like CWG (Courtesy: PTI)
HIGHLIGHTSIndia has been clubbed alongside Australia and Pakistan in Group AThe opening match for India will probably be in opposition to AustraliaKaur mentioned that the Commonwealth Games can be essential for the staff as they are going to be enjoying for a medal
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur opened up on the Indian ladies’s cricket staff’s Commonwealth Games debut in Birmingham, saying that she is glad about getting the chance to participate in a serious occasion.
Women’s cricket will probably be making its first look on the video games and India has been clubbed alongside Australia, Pakistan and Barbados in Group A.
Talking to PTI earlier than departing for the occasion, Kaur mentioned that the match will probably be essential for the staff as they are going to be enjoying for a medal this time. The India captain went on to say that she grew up watching such occasions and the staff is glad that they are getting a possibility to compete on the Commonwealth Games.
“This tournament is very important for us. This time we are playing for a medal. If I speak about myself, we have grown watching these kind of tournaments and we are glad that we are also getting an opportunity, we will be part of a big event. I think in the future, if we keep getting these (kind of) opportunities, it will be great for us,” mentioned Kaur.
The 33-year-old additionally mentioned that it might be a unique expertise and mentioned that they are going to be cheering for others and will probably be celebrating every medal that the nation achieves on the occasion.
“When you were speaking, I actually felt that I am walking on that (CWG) road, because that is what we are talking about and this time we are going to be part of multi-sporting event. Now it is not only about cricket but other teams also and we will be there for them to cheer up and we want to celebrate each and every medal. This time it will be totally different and we are all very excited,”mentioned Kaur.
India will open their marketing campaign in opposition to Australia on July twenty ninth. The skipper additionally commented on dealing with off in opposition to the Aussies and mentioned that they’ve all the time given India robust competitors. She mentioned that each sport can be essential and the staff would look to offer their all on the sphere.
“Whenever we play against them (teams like Australia), they have always given us tough competition. And this time also, we are looking very positive. Every game will be crucial for us and we will try to give 100 per cent,” mentioned Kaur.
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