World Cup: Mithali Raj wants to see India in the final, a golden opportunity to win the World Cup on home grounds
World Cup: Mithali Raj wants to see India in the final, a golden opportunity to win the World Cup on home grounds. Former captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, Mithali Raj, expressed her belief that the upcoming World Cup provides a splendid opportunity for the Indian men’s cricket team to secure the trophy on their home turf. Scheduled to take place in India during October and November, this World Cup holds significant promise. India has previously claimed victory in the World Cup on two occasions, in 1983 and 2011. As a devoted cricket enthusiast, Mithali Raj conveyed her wish to witness the Indian team participating in the final showdown.
Mithali Raj emphasized the enormity of the chance at hand by stating, “This is a substantial opportunity for us, given that we are hosting the tournament and the playing conditions are aligned in our favor.” Sharing her thoughts during the Women’s Premier League final, she outlined that if the Indian team delivers an impressive performance, the prospect of clinching the One Day International (ODI) World Cup for the third time becomes realistic. Additionally, Mithali Raj highlighted the tremendous potential for the advancement of women’s cricket in the region of Kashmir.
The World Cup itinerary encompasses a total of 58 matches, including 10 practice matches. These engagements will be dispersed across 10 cities within India. The list of host cities encompasses Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Dharamshala, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata. While the practice matches will be held in Hyderabad, the cities of Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram are included in this sporting celebration as well.
Qualification rounds have facilitated the entry of Sri Lanka and the Netherlands into the tournament, making it a total of 10 participating teams. Alongside these qualifiers, the World Cup roster includes the host nation India, as well as New Zealand, England, Australia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. All these teams are poised to partake in the forthcoming World Cup, making it an event of significant anticipation and global representation.
