NEW DELHI: Indian girls’s cricket crew captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday said that their victory within the Asian Video games gold medal was well-deserved, given their robust efficiency in opposition to neighboring groups.
Harmanpreet nevertheless acknowledged that the load of expectations did put some stress on the crew.
Of their debut look on the Asian Video games in Hangzhou, India efficiently met the excessive expectations, securing the gold medal, beating defeating Sri Lanka by 19 runs within the last.
“It was an excellent expertise, we performed rather well. Once we left for the Asian Video games, we knew our crew is fairly robust and we had in thoughts that we have to put together like this for future tournaments, We deserved to win the gold,” Harmanpreet mentioned on the sidelines of a felicitation perform organised by the Sports activities Ministry right here.
“The crew carried out very nicely in Hangzhou and we managed to return with the gold. Earlier than leaving we mentally knew that our crew could be very robust and we are able to win the gold.
“We are going to method future tournaments with the identical mindset and put together ourselves the identical method we did earlier than the Video games,” added the star cricketer.
Harmanpreet refused to check the Commonwealth Video games silver with the gold in Hangzhou, saying each the sentiments have been totally different.
“That second was totally different as a result of we might have gained that match. Regardless of enjoying good cricket we obtained the silver. Right here it was fully totally different as a result of there was totally different type of stress on us as now we have carried out nicely in opposition to the Asian groups.
“There was additional stress on us as a result of now we have been dominating Asian cricket,” she mentioned.
Harmanpreet mentioned the assist supplied by the federal government to the cricket groups in preparation for the Asian Video games was very useful.
“There are a number of modifications. As a sportsperson whenever you get a lot assist from all sides, it feels actually motivating. This yr we witnessed a brand new factor and that’s the authorities has given us cash for preparation.
“These are the brand new issues which by no means occurred in cricket. As a sportsperson when you understand there may be not a lot monetary burden on you, you’ll be able to play freely and that issues loads,” she mentioned.
The skipper refused to check rising pacer Titas Sadhu with legendary Jhulan Goswami however mentioned the younger Bengal bowler has a number of promise.
“She (Titas) carried out very nicely in Beneath-19 World Cup. She bowled actually nice there and at any time when she will get an opportunity she is all the time able to bowl for the crew,” Harmanpreet mentioned.
“I am unable to evaluate her (Jhulan) with anybody however they’re from the identical state and I feel Jhulan is working loads on her, they carry on speaking to one another.”
Throughout the ceremony, Sports activities Minister Anurag Thakur gave away money awards to the taking pictures, rowing contingents in addition to the ladies cricketers, together with Shafali Verma.
(With inputs from PTI)
Harmanpreet nevertheless acknowledged that the load of expectations did put some stress on the crew.
Of their debut look on the Asian Video games in Hangzhou, India efficiently met the excessive expectations, securing the gold medal, beating defeating Sri Lanka by 19 runs within the last.
“It was an excellent expertise, we performed rather well. Once we left for the Asian Video games, we knew our crew is fairly robust and we had in thoughts that we have to put together like this for future tournaments, We deserved to win the gold,” Harmanpreet mentioned on the sidelines of a felicitation perform organised by the Sports activities Ministry right here.
“The crew carried out very nicely in Hangzhou and we managed to return with the gold. Earlier than leaving we mentally knew that our crew could be very robust and we are able to win the gold.
“We are going to method future tournaments with the identical mindset and put together ourselves the identical method we did earlier than the Video games,” added the star cricketer.
Harmanpreet refused to check the Commonwealth Video games silver with the gold in Hangzhou, saying each the sentiments have been totally different.
“That second was totally different as a result of we might have gained that match. Regardless of enjoying good cricket we obtained the silver. Right here it was fully totally different as a result of there was totally different type of stress on us as now we have carried out nicely in opposition to the Asian groups.
“There was additional stress on us as a result of now we have been dominating Asian cricket,” she mentioned.
Harmanpreet mentioned the assist supplied by the federal government to the cricket groups in preparation for the Asian Video games was very useful.
“There are a number of modifications. As a sportsperson whenever you get a lot assist from all sides, it feels actually motivating. This yr we witnessed a brand new factor and that’s the authorities has given us cash for preparation.
“These are the brand new issues which by no means occurred in cricket. As a sportsperson when you understand there may be not a lot monetary burden on you, you’ll be able to play freely and that issues loads,” she mentioned.
The skipper refused to check rising pacer Titas Sadhu with legendary Jhulan Goswami however mentioned the younger Bengal bowler has a number of promise.
“She (Titas) carried out very nicely in Beneath-19 World Cup. She bowled actually nice there and at any time when she will get an opportunity she is all the time able to bowl for the crew,” Harmanpreet mentioned.
“I am unable to evaluate her (Jhulan) with anybody however they’re from the identical state and I feel Jhulan is working loads on her, they carry on speaking to one another.”
Throughout the ceremony, Sports activities Minister Anurag Thakur gave away money awards to the taking pictures, rowing contingents in addition to the ladies cricketers, together with Shafali Verma.
(With inputs from PTI)
