The Indian women’s cricket squad has received praise from former batsman VVS Laxman for their intense training leading up to the Women’s T20 World Cup. Laxman emphasized the team’s dedication and fervor while playing under head coach Amol Muzumdar.
VVS Laxman, a former batter for India and the director of the BCCI Centre of Excellence, has commended the Indian women’s cricket team for their intense training in the run-up to the Women’s T20 World Cup. Laxman believes that as they aim for T20 gold, the dedication shown by captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her team during a training camp at the Centre of Excellence will come in handy.
On October 4 in Dubai, India will play a high-stakes encounter against New Zealand to kick off their World Cup campaign. During an exclusive media briefing, Laxman, who has seen firsthand the team’s preparation, expressed his respect for their efforts.
Their level of attention, commitment, and intensity in practicing and preparing is unparalleled. Laxman stated, “I am really proud of the way they prepare.”
Amol Muzumdar, head coach of the women’s squad, employed a multipronged strategy to make sure the players were prepared on both a mental and physical level throughout the camp. In order to cover every facet of the game, Laxman explained how the camp was set up, dividing it into two periods.
Laxman clarified that the camp was productive. Because of his careful planning, Amol concentrated on the mental and physical sides of the game throughout the first part of the camp. Following a pause, they returned to concentrate on the game’s tactical and skill elements.
The players were put to the test in five practice matches that offered a variety of obstacles, in addition to nets and conventional training regimens. Amol presented players with a variety of scenarios and difficulties. Laxman went on, “This practical experience will help them adapt quickly in high-pressure matches.”
Laxman took a more broad stance when he discussed the recent explosive expansion of women’s cricket in India. He said that the Women’s Premier League (WPL), which he thinks will revolutionize the sport, is largely to blame for this ascent.
I see a lot of potential for women’s cricket. The WPL is a fantastic project. I’m convinced the WPL will be a game-changer for women cricketers, just as the IPL enabled Indian uncapped youngsters get a head start in international cricket, according to Laxman.
Laxman also cited the achievements of the Indian women’s Under-19 squad, which won the first-ever T20 World Cup in January 2023 in South Africa, as encouraging indicators for the country’s women’s cricketing future. In the final, India overcame England by seven wickets to win the coveted title.
Laxman said it was an amazing success for the U-19 girls to win the first World Cup despite not having any experience with T20 cricket at the time. This demonstrates the mental toughness and tenacity of young cricket players, which will undoubtedly aid in their career growth.
The work done at the camp, together with the increasing interest in women’s cricket in India, might put the women’s squad from India in a strong position to contend for the title as they prepare for the next T20 World Cup. India is hoping to leave a lasting impact on the world stage, with players like Harmanpreet Kaur leading from the front and a support structure that has showed faith in their ability.
