India all-rounders Sneh Rana, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh, and all-rounder Deepti Sharma discussed their experiences and mindsets, how the Women’s Premier League influenced their development, and the lessons they learnt from mentors and colleagues as the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 approaches.
India all-rounder Sneh Rana shared her thoughts on the forthcoming World Cup, emphasising its significance and saying that the competition will be doubly special because it will take place in India.
“Playing in the World Cup is always an honour. You always want to represent your country and play in the World Cup as a cricket player. Given that we will be playing at home, it will be both tough and exciting. It is a unique sensation. Harman didi (Harmanpreet Kaur), who has played cricket for many years, finds it even more special.
On JioHotstar’s special program “Off the Pitch,” Sneh Rana stated, “Our goal is to fill the trophy cabinet with a World Cup.”
Sneh Rana also considered how the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has affected Indian cricket, highlighting how it has provided them with sufficient exposure to compete at the highest level while interacting with elite players.
“In Indian women’s cricket, the Women’s Premier League has been extremely important. It provides us with the opportunity to perform with and against elite athletes from around the globe. Additionally, you get to learn from top international coaches about their tactics, thought processes, and responses during crucial situations. Even simply sitting and watching them can teach you a lot.
Ahead of the World Cup, India’s all-rounder Deepti Sharma discussed the team’s mentality. She said she was thrilled to be a part of the major event and that the Indian team is sure they can win the championship in front of their home crowd.
“The World Cup trophy is the first thing that comes to mind whenever we play a bilateral series. Additionally, this is the first World Cup for Team India’s head coach, Amol Muzumdar, thus it’s significant and unique. In India, we will perform in front of a sizable audience. The campaign will be unforgettable, and we are prepared for it.
Richa Ghosh, a wicket-keeper batswoman for India, talked about how the WPL has aided her development as a keeper and the impact that international players have had on her both personally and professionally because she has had the opportunity to learn from and about them.
“The WPL is really beneficial since I always make an effort to attend meetings and participate in the bowling discussions. Being as knowledgeable as the captain and bowlers is crucial for me as a keeper. Playing with players from other countries is also incredibly beneficial; I have an advantage because I am aware of how varied their plans and techniques are. It enables me to predict the tactic they will employ whether I play with or against them.
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