Smriti Mandhana Discusses India's Evolving Cricket Mindset Ahead of Women's World Cup 2025

India Prepares for ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025

With only 50 days left until India hosts the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, Indian opener Smriti Mandhana shared insights on the evolving mindset within Indian cricket over recent years.

"The mindset has shifted significantly in the last couple of years. I approach the game with a sense of calm. Our entire team is aligned in this direction. We understand our areas of focus and when we step onto the field, our goal is to execute our plans," Mandhana stated, as reported by the ICC.

The Indian Women's Team recently achieved success by winning both the T20 and ODI series against England, clinching the T20Is 2-1 and the one-day series 3-2.

Focusing on the Present

Mandhana emphasized that the team is concentrating on the present rather than fixating on specific milestones.

"Whenever we perform well on the field, everything else falls into place. We are training rigorously, having completed a preparation camp and a tour of England. We have one more tour before the World Cup, and that is our sole focus," she remarked.

Having participated in her first Women's Cricket World Cup in 2017, Mandhana reminisced about her experience, where she scored 232 runs, including a century against the West Indies.

"We all cherish that World Cup experience. It wasn't just my century; we remember each other's contributions. Harmanpreet Kaur's 171 was unforgettable. The team united during that tournament," Mandhana reflected.

"The aftermath of the World Cup was remarkable, especially the warm reception we received from fans, which marked a significant change for us."

Aiming for the First Women's World Cup Title

India is determined to surpass their previous performance in the 2017 tournament, where they reached the final but narrowly lost to England in a dramatic finish at Lord's.

The Women's World Cup is set to commence on September 30, with India playing the opening match against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru.