As a kid, I remember watching Harmanpreet Kaur smashing bowlers with aggression: Shubman Gill
"When I was about 10-11, she used to come to the academy where I practiced outside and used to play matches with us. I clearly remember her smashing our bowlers all over the park," said Gill.
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As the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 approaches, members of the Indian men’s cricket team — Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, and Hardik Pandya – shared their admiration and support for the women’s squad.
From recalling childhood memories of Harmanpreet Kaur’s dominance to praising Jemimah Rodrigues’ energy and Richa Ghosh’s composure, they reflected the pride and belief that the nation carries into the home World Cup.
“When I was about 10 or 11 years old, she used to come to the academy where I practiced outside and used to play matches with us. I clearly remember her smashing our bowlers all over the park. As a kid, that was a rare sight for me. She batted very aggressively, which was quite different from that time,” he said while speaking on JioHotstar show ‘Champions Wali Baat: Believe in Blue’.
Gill expressed his admiration for Harmanpreet’s leadership:
“When anyone rises through the ranks, especially from our region in Punjab, and goes on to captain the country, it is a huge and very proud moment. To see Harmanpreet doing that with such immense pride and joy is truly exciting.”
India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav praised Jemimah Rodrigues and backed her to shine in the upcoming World Cup:
“It’s always good to see someone from your home city (Mumbai) who has played so many local games, represent the state, and then gone on to play for India. Not just in World Cups, but also in bilateral series. Jemimah has always been a great performer. Playing the World Cup is a huge opportunity, and I’m sure she will deliver because she’s a great teammate, always helping everyone around. As we all have seen, she brings amazing energy to the ground as well.”
Suryakumar also lauded Jemimah for her temperament in pressure situations:
“I think we also get to learn a lot from her. During big, pressure games, she has delivered, something we all want to adapt and replicate. For Jemi, the best thing about her is, ‘Chhota packet, bada dhamaka’. She just needs to continue doing what she’s been doing, and I really enjoy watching her play.”
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Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson praised Richa Ghosh for her composure and talent:
“We all love watching Richa Ghosh. The way she bats and keeps wickets, she always looks calm and confident. There is a lot to learn from her. Wearing the blue jersey in this country is never easy, and there’s been a lot of hard work behind the scenes.”
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya sent his wishes to the women’s team ahead of the World Cup:
“I’m very excited and just want to wish the women’s team the best of luck. The whole of India is supporting you, and so are we. Go out there and enjoy the sport. Don’t worry too much, just be yourself. At the same time, remember that a billion people are backing you and sending their love.”
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