Harmanpreet Kaur finally won a final as a captain against Australia’s Meg Lanning. Harmanpreet led Mumbai Indians (MI) to the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 title. After Nat Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten 60 led MI over the line in the run chase of 132 at Braboure Stadium, Mumbai, bowling coach, Jhulan Goswami revealed what she told Harmanpreet before the tournament.
“Many times Harmanpreet has gone through these situations and not able to cross the ladder. First day we said this time you have to cross the ladder. She has taken responsibility, the way she handled the team from day 1 is amazing. She came here after a tournament straightaway and not even one training session she said she was tired,” Goswami told the broadcasters after MI’s seven-wicket win.
MI bowlers got few wickets off full tosses including the big wicket of hard-hitter Alice Capsey in the first over. When asked about the wickets off loose deliveries, she said, “You cannot do all those things on a plan [on wickets off full-tosses].”
Goswami lauded the players for their efforts. She also thanked MI head coach Charlotte Edwards.
“Thanks to Lotty (Charlotte) and others, this was my first assignment as a coach. The girls put everything and they have done their best. They believed that they will be able to do their best whenever they get the opportunity. We're all proud of them,” the former Indian cricketer said.
Head coach Edwards also expressed her feelings after MI won in a thrilling encounter.
“This is one of my greatest moments in cricket, have built amazing friendships right throughout the tournament. We gave them (players) an off yesterday. We had a team meeting and we kept it very relaxed. They (MI players) played for one another, it has been a wonderful experience,” the former English cricketer said.
“It feels like a dream, for everyone here. So many people were asking when WPL will come and that day is here, and we are so happy and proud. I think having a long batting line-up, we had to go there and express. Very happy with how everyone performed. I think staying positive is key, we were lucky with full tosses going in our favour. This is a special moment for all of us, I have been waiting a long time and today I know what it feels like to be winning (laughs),” MI skipper said in the post-match presentation after crossing the final hurdle.
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