WPL 2023: The first season of the Women’s Premier League is going to start on 4th March. At the same time, almost all the teams have announced the name of their captain. Also, the command of the Mumbai Indians team is on the shoulders of Harmanpreet Kaur.
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Harmanpreet Kaur: Like team Rohit Sharma, looking to continue Mumbai India’s legacy in the women’s league
In the Women’s Premier League, Harmanpreet Kaur wants to continue the legacy of Mumbai Indians in the women’s league as Rohit Sharma has won the team 5 times the men’s team. Actually, Mumbai Indians have shared an exclusive video in which the captain is speaking his mind.
I have seen Rohit Sharma do a great job for the team over the years – Kaur
In the video, Harmanpreet Kaur says this is a very emotional moment for me, till now I used to watch Mumbai Indians playing on TV but today I have become a part of it myself. This is a big achievement for me, I have seen Rohit Sharma has done a great job for the team over the years. Like the men’s team, I will give my 100 percent for the women’s team as well.”
I will try to carry forward the legacy of Mumbai Indians
Also, Harmanpreet Kaur said, I will try to carry forward the legacy of Mumbai Indians. Our target will be to win the women’s team like Rohit Sharma. She has shown a very aggressive game which is why I will work to carry forward her legacy. At the same time, the most important thing is that we will play every match with great enthusiasm. This moment is great for the whole of women’s cricket. That’s why we will give our 100 percent to win maximum matches for Mumbai Indians.
Often try to be very aggressive on the field
On the other hand, Kaur said about her captaincy style that, I often try to be very aggressive on the field. Whenever you see me in an aggressive form, the opposition always feels pressure. It is very important for me to support each and every player on my team and play aggressively at the same time. During this, Harmanpreet Kaur described herself as lucky while praising the bowling coach and former player Jhulan Goswami.
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The Mumbai Indians franchise on Wednesday named Harmanpreet Kaur as the captain of the women’s team
The Mumbai Indians franchise on Wednesday named Harmanpreet Kaur as the captain of the women’s team. Mumbai Indians bought Harmanpreet Kaur for Rs 1.8 crore in the Women’s Premier League auction. Whereas Nat Sciver Brunt was bought for 3.2 crores and Pooja Vastrakar was bought for 1.90 crores. During this, Kaur remained the third most expensive player. On the other hand, Harmanpreet as the Indian captain has taken India to the knockouts in the last three T20 World Cups including the final of the 2020 season in Australia. In the recent T20 World Cup, which ended in South Africa last month, Harmanpreet Kau-led team India was eliminated in the semi-finals against Australia. However, during this, Kaur played a brilliant inning of 52 runs in 34 balls.
