Excited that we’re getting the chance to play in house circumstances: Harmanpreet

There could be some strain enjoying at house, particularly when beginning out as one of many favourites. But Harmanpreet Kaur mentioned the Indian staff was feeling excited, and never below strain, on the eve of the World Cup opener in opposition to Sri Lanka.

“The World Cup is returning to India after 12 years, however there isn’t any strain in any respect for us,” the Indian captain mentioned. “We are feeling very well, and within the apply matches we tried to tick all of the packing containers. We are excited that we’re getting the chance to play in house circumstances. As cricketers we can not ask for nothing extra.”

She mentioned the staff was wanting ahead to some robust assist from the spectators in the course of the World Cup. “Whenever we play in India followers have come out to look at us and cheering us,” she mentioned. “Even after we performed outdoors the nation, they’ve supported us. I hope this World Cup will probably be particular for us gamers and the followers. We will attempt to create particular reminiscences.”

Harmanpreet mentioned the staff was shaping up properly. “We performed extra ODIs after the final T20I World Cup,” she mentioned. “And we now have received most of our matches and that has given quite a lot of confidence to do properly in ODI cricket. This group has quite a lot of expertise enjoying collectively.”

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu can also be excited to play most of their matches at house. She admitted India was a powerful contender. “But we’re prepared for the primary recreation,” she mentioned.

“Since the event is being held in India, they may naturally be robust contenders, however we’re equally decided to offer our greatest. As co-hosts this time, we wish to play our most interesting cricket. And I really need an Asian staff to win this World Cup (for the primary time).”