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India Confirm World Cup Squad as Harmanpreet Kaur Urges Calm Before Sri Lanka Opener

The captain cast the co-hosted tournament as a chance to enjoy their cricket despite recent defeats and rising expectations.

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Overview

  • India begin their ICC Women’s ODI World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on September 30 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur, set for her fifth ODI World Cup, called leading at home the biggest moment of her career and said she hopes the team will not disappoint fans.
  • The BCCI named a 15-player squad led by Harmanpreet with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain, blending established internationals with newer talent developed through the WPL.
  • Preparations show mixed form after a 1–2 home series loss to Australia and a 152-run warm-up defeat to England in Bengaluru.
  • Harmanpreet emphasized removing pressure and focusing on enjoyment, noting India’s growing depth and positivity from recent seasons as the World Cup is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.