New Delhi, Oct 9 (NationPress) Team India’s leading top-order batter, Harleen Deol, described her teammates as the essence of harmony when asked about its significance. Deol elaborated on their daily rituals during matches and tournaments, sharing how simple moments like the sound of kitbag wheels and the knocking of a bat fill her with happiness.

She reflected on the camaraderie among her teammates and what harmony means to her in a video released by the BCCI.

“Dream, momentum, now let’s delve into harmony. I would define this team as harmonious, where each player remains focused while following their unique routines. Upon entering the stadium, I notice everyone taking out their kitbags; the sound of the kitbag wheels is music to my ears. Then, we gather in a huddle as directed by Harsha sir, where silence prevails for a moment before he claps, signaling our restart. The sound of the ball meeting the sweet spot of the bat is incredibly satisfying,” Deol stated.

The 27-year-old reminisced about her first ODI century, achieved against the West Indies in December 2024 in Vadodara, and described how the crowd's roar during boundaries or fifties creates a lovely symphony in the air.

“Entering the field, it feels as if everything fades away. It focuses solely on me, my bat, the bowler, and the ball. I vividly remember batting on 98; when I hit a boundary, the crowd erupted with a 'Woahhhh!' Everyone was in sync, and that sound resonates with me. When you hit a boundary or reach a fifty or hundred, the collective celebration creates a fantastic atmosphere,” she added.

The Women in Blue are gearing up to confront the South African team on Thursday in the ninth match of the ongoing World Cup at the ACA-VCDA Stadium in Vishakhapatnam.