As the Indian women’s cricket team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, gears up for its opening match against New Zealand in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, a touching video featuring heartfelt messages from players’ families has gone viral. The video, shared by the BCCI on Instagram, showcases the emotional support and encouragement from family members, urging the team to bring home their first-ever ICC title.
The tournament for India kicks off on Friday, October 4, in Dubai, with India set to face New Zealand before taking on archrivals Pakistan on Sunday, October 6. Following these matches, India will compete against Asia Cup winners Sri Lanka on October 9 and six-time champions Australia on October 13 in Sharjah.
Heartfelt Messages from Loved Ones
In the heartwarming video, family members of each player express their pride and support for the team. Smriti Mandhana, one of India’s star openers, was visibly moved as she watched her parents and brother send their best wishes. Her brother even playfully advised her on managing pressure situations during the tournament.
The emotional impact of these messages was further amplified by contributions from head coach Amol Muzumdar’s wife and daughter. They acknowledged the hard work of the coaching staff leading up to the World Cup. “Seeing dad with the team makes us feel really proud. We are very happy for him,” said Muzumdar’s daughter. She also noted how calm and composed the coaches remain during matches.
Muzumdar’s wife added, “I know for this World Cup, all of you have worked hard. I hope there comes a time when all your hard work pays off. We are sending you lots of love, lots of prayers, and lots of good wishes.”
Multilingual Messages of Encouragement
The video also featured players like S Sajana and Asha Sobhana, who were thrilled to receive wishes in Malayalam from their parents. Meanwhile, Dayalan Hemalatha became emotional as her mother delivered a heartfelt message in Tamil.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s mother expressed her confidence in her daughter’s leadership abilities, stating that she believes India will return home with the coveted trophy. “I am sure you will lead the team to the best of your ability,” she said.
Watch the video here:
A Unified Goal
The Indian women’s cricket team enters this tournament with high hopes and determination. The emotional support from their families serves as a powerful reminder of what is at stake—not just for individual players but for the entire nation that rallies behind them.
As they prepare to take on formidable opponents like New Zealand and Pakistan in their initial matches, these messages resonate deeply within the squad. The encouragement from loved ones is expected to fuel their performance as they aim to make history by securing their first ICC title.
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