{"id":155350,"date":"2026-04-16T07:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=155350"},"modified":"2026-04-16T07:10:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:40:02","slug":"important-to-ensure-all-players-get-equal-opportunities-india-captain-harmanpreet-before-south-africa-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=155350","title":{"rendered":"Important to ensure all players get equal opportunities: India captain Harmanpreet before South Africa series"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Emphasising the need to give all players adequate opportunities ahead of the T20 World Cup, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday said her side is confident and keen to make the most of the five-match T20I series against South Africa, starting in Durban on Friday.<\/p>\n

Harmanpreet also said that her side is brimming with confidence following its ODI World Cup triumph. India recently registered T20I series wins over Australia and Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

The skipper stressed that the matches against South Africa would offer a valuable opportunity to fine-tune combinations and build momentum ahead of the global event to be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to take this opportunity very seriously and play our best cricket here. It\u2019s a great chance for us to come together and prepare well before the World Cup,\u201d Harmanpreet said at the pre-series press conference.<\/p>\n

India features in Group A alongside Australia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa and The Netherlands.<\/p>\n

Harmanpreet underlined that giving opportunities to all players in the five-match series would be a priority.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThese matches are important to ensure all players get equal opportunities so that we are fully ready as a unit going into the World Cup. At the same time, we are here to win,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter the ODI World Cup, the team is quite confident. Wherever we are going, we are going with full confidence. The team is in good shape and this series is very important for us before the World Cup.\u201d On the opposition, Harmanpreet described South Africa as a \u201cbalanced side\u201d with strong all-round options, noting its consistency in reaching the latter stages of ICC events.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey have very good players and quality all-rounders, which is very important in T20 cricket. They have been playing competitive cricket over the last few years and reaching finals regularly,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlaying against a strong team like South Africa always gives you confidence if you do well. That\u2019s why we wanted to face them before the World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking about conditions in Durban, Harmanpreet said the team had a productive training session and found the weather comparable to Indian conditions, though pitches would pose a different challenge.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe weather is quite similar to India. The only difference is the pitch, but we are getting used to it and hopefully will give our best,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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Harmanpreet also expressed excitement about young all-rounder Anushka Sharma, who has impressed in domestic cricket and the Women\u2019s Premier League. The 22-year-old is an off-spin bowling all-rounder.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe is a great talent and has done well whenever she has got the opportunity. Bringing her here is about giving her exposure and experience before the World Cup,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on recent mixed results across formats, Harmanpreet said the team remains focused on the bigger picture.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes you win, sometimes you lose, but it\u2019s important to focus on what lies ahead. Our main target is the T20 World Cup, and we want to play good cricket leading into it to regain full confidence,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

On team combinations, she indicated that selections have been guided by South African conditions, particularly the need for multiple pace options, while maintaining faith in the spin attack led by experienced players like Deepti Sharma.<\/p>\n

She also confirmed that the team management has backed continuity in the wicket-keeping department, while keeping options open based on fitness and domestic performances.<\/p>\n

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