NEW DELHI: Indian ladies’s cricket group captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday mentioned that their victory within the Asian Video games gold medal used to be well-merited, given their sturdy efficiency towards neighboring groups.
Harmanpreet then again stated that the load of expectancies did put some drive at the group.
Of their debut look on the Asian Video games in Hangzhou, Bharat effectively met the prime expectancies, securing the gold medal, beating defeating Sri Lanka by means of 19 runs within the ultimate.
“It was a great experience, we played really well. When we left for the Asian Games, we knew our team is pretty strong and we had in mind that we need to prepare like this for future tournaments, We deserved to win the gold,” Harmanpreet mentioned at the sidelines of a felicitation serve as organised by means of the Sports activities Ministry right here.
“The team performed very well in Hangzhou and we managed to return with the gold. Before leaving we mentally knew that our team is very strong and we can win the gold.
“We can way presen tournaments with the similar mindset and get ready ourselves the similar method we did ahead of the Video games,” added the star cricketer.
Harmanpreet refused to compare the Commonwealth Games silver with the gold in Hangzhou, saying both the feelings were different.
“That day used to be other as a result of we will have received that fit. Regardless of enjoying just right cricket we were given the silver. Right here it used to be totally other as a result of there used to be other form of drive on us as we’ve finished effectively towards the Asian groups.
“There was extra pressure on us because we have been dominating Asian cricket,” she mentioned.
Harmanpreet mentioned the backup supplied by means of the federal government to the cricket groups in preparation for the Asian Video games used to be very useful.
“There are a lot of changes. As a sportsperson when you get so much support from all sides, it feels really motivating. This year we witnessed a new thing and that is the government has given us money for preparation.
“Those are the fresh issues which by no means came about in cricket. As a sportsperson whilst you know there isn’t such a lot monetary burden on you, you’ll play games freely and that issues a accumulation,” she said.
The skipper refused to compare rising pacer Titas Sadhu with legendary Jhulan Goswami but said the young Bengal bowler has a lot of promise.
“She (Titas) carried out rather well in Underneath-19 International Cup. She bowled in point of fact splendid there and on every occasion she will get a prospect she is all the time able to bowl for the group,” Harmanpreet said.
“I will’t evaluate her (Jhulan) with somebody however they’re from the similar surrounding and I feel Jhulan is operating a accumulation on her, they book on chatting with each and every alternative.”
During the ceremony, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur gave away cash awards to the shooting, rowing contingents besides the women cricketers, including Shafali Verma.
(With inputs from PTI)
Harmanpreet then again stated that the load of expectancies did put some drive at the group.
Of their debut look on the Asian Video games in Hangzhou, Bharat effectively met the prime expectancies, securing the gold medal, beating defeating Sri Lanka by means of 19 runs within the ultimate.
“It was a great experience, we played really well. When we left for the Asian Games, we knew our team is pretty strong and we had in mind that we need to prepare like this for future tournaments, We deserved to win the gold,” Harmanpreet mentioned at the sidelines of a felicitation serve as organised by means of the Sports activities Ministry right here.
“The team performed very well in Hangzhou and we managed to return with the gold. Before leaving we mentally knew that our team is very strong and we can win the gold.
“We can way presen tournaments with the similar mindset and get ready ourselves the similar method we did ahead of the Video games,” added the star cricketer.
Harmanpreet refused to compare the Commonwealth Games silver with the gold in Hangzhou, saying both the feelings were different.
“That day used to be other as a result of we will have received that fit. Regardless of enjoying just right cricket we were given the silver. Right here it used to be totally other as a result of there used to be other form of drive on us as we’ve finished effectively towards the Asian groups.
“There was extra pressure on us because we have been dominating Asian cricket,” she mentioned.
Harmanpreet mentioned the backup supplied by means of the federal government to the cricket groups in preparation for the Asian Video games used to be very useful.
“There are a lot of changes. As a sportsperson when you get so much support from all sides, it feels really motivating. This year we witnessed a new thing and that is the government has given us money for preparation.
“Those are the fresh issues which by no means came about in cricket. As a sportsperson whilst you know there isn’t such a lot monetary burden on you, you’ll play games freely and that issues a accumulation,” she said.
The skipper refused to compare rising pacer Titas Sadhu with legendary Jhulan Goswami but said the young Bengal bowler has a lot of promise.
“She (Titas) carried out rather well in Underneath-19 International Cup. She bowled in point of fact splendid there and on every occasion she will get a prospect she is all the time able to bowl for the group,” Harmanpreet said.
“I will’t evaluate her (Jhulan) with somebody however they’re from the similar surrounding and I feel Jhulan is operating a accumulation on her, they book on chatting with each and every alternative.”
During the ceremony, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur gave away cash awards to the shooting, rowing contingents besides the women cricketers, including Shafali Verma.
(With inputs from PTI)
