Archive · 25 Sep 2025
India's World Cup Hopes: Mandhana Highlights Team Belief
India's women's cricket team is excited for the upcoming World Cup, with the opening match against Sri Lanka on September 30th.
Smriti Mandhana shares the team's excitement about playing in India, emphasizing the strong support from fans.
Deepti Sharma discusses a shift in mindset, with the team focusing on positive play.
There is an injury scare for Arundhati Reddy, who was injured during the warm up match and India may consider a replacement.
The team is working on fitness, and believes every player can contribute.
India opens their campaign against Sri Lanka in Guwahati on September 30.
Smriti Mandhana highlights the impact of home support and fan energy.
Deepti Sharma notes a change in the team's mindset and approach.
The team is focusing on fitness and preparation.
Arundhati Reddy faced a potential injury scare during a warm-up match.
- Who
- Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy
- What
- Discussing team's preparation and goals for the upcoming World Cup.
- When
- Ahead of the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup
- Where
- Guwahati
- Why
- To share the team's improved belief and fitness focus, and to discuss an injury scare.
- Event
- 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup
- Opening Match
- India vs. Sri Lanka in Guwahati, September 30
- Key Players
- Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy
- Focus
- Fitness and Preparation
- Injury Concern
- Arundhati Reddy suffered knee injury
Sources
This is Not an Indian Side That Teams Can Scare Away: Sushma Verma
India women focus on fielding ahead of World Cup
‘Harmanpreet probably is in the best space at this point in time’, feels Anjum Chopra
India must start strong in Women's World Cup opener
India vs England Live Streaming, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Warm-up Match: When, where to watch IND-W vs ENG-W LIVE?
England skipper says India’s World Cup win could change women’s cricket forever - Telegraph India
'Every player is a potential match-winner now'