Harmanpreet Kaur and the Indian women's cricket team received a rousing send-off from the men's squad ahead of their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign opener against Pakistan at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Sunday. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, former captain Rohit Sharma, and several other members of the men's side shared video messages urging the Women in Blue to go all the way in England.

Gambhir's Message: Fearless and Positive

Head coach Gautam Gambhir set the tone with a direct, motivating address to the squad. 'I'm sure that you're going to make 140 crore Indians proud. Not many people get the opportunity to represent the country at the world stage. Don't be scared of making a mistake. Every time you're in doubt, take the positive route. Good luck, bring the cup home,' he said in a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on X.

Rohit, Gill and Iyer Add Their Voice

Former men's captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged the consistent growth of the women's side and expressed confidence in a title run. 'They've been playing really good cricket for the past few years now. I know in T20 cricket they've come very close, but I want this time around to go all the way. Everyone's rooting for them. They have a solid team, very well balanced team. And they'll enjoy playing in England. Best wishes from all of us here in Men's Team India,' he said.

Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill pointed to the team's winning record as a reason for confidence. 'You guys have won it before and you'll do it again. Our full wishes to you and all the best for the World Cup,' he said. Newly appointed T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer urged an aggressive mindset throughout the tournament: 'Be fearless, be ruthless and play to win.'

Ishan Kishan Urges the Team to Keep It Simple

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan offered a grounded perspective, encouraging the players not to be overwhelmed by the occasion. 'I think just take it as another game. You all have been doing so good throughout the season, I feel. You have been playing amazing cricket. So just keep it simple, trust what you have done throughout the year. And I think things will just fall into place if you keep it simple. And we all are very proud of you all and we hope we win this trophy,' he said.

India's T20 World Cup Ambition

Fresh off their historic ODI World Cup triumph last year, India enter the tournament as one of the favourites. The Women in Blue have come close in T20 World Cups before but are yet to claim the title — making this campaign particularly significant. Their first assignment, a high-voltage clash against arch-rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston, sets the stage for what promises to be an electric tournament run.

With the backing of the men's camp and the momentum of recent success, India will be looking to convert promise into silverware when they take the field in Birmingham.