Is Winning in England a Challenge? Sachin Tendulkar Reflects on India's Women's Success in ODI and T20I Series

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Key Takeaways
- Historic Wins: Indian Women triumph in T20I and ODI series.
- Key Players: Centuries by Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur.
- Confidence Booster: Success fuels confidence for future World Cups.
- Strategic Preparation: Emphasis on the team’s preparation and mindset.
- Inspirational Moment: A significant chapter in Indian sports history.
Mumbai, July 24 (NationPress) Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has praised the Indian Women's cricket team for their remarkable achievement of winning the T20I and ODI series during their recent visit to England, highlighting that triumphing in England is a significant challenge.
The Indian Women’s team clinched the T20I series with a score of 3-2 and followed up with a 2-1 victory in the ODI series, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur making a stunning century in the concluding match.
This marks the first time the team has succeeded in both series during a tour of England, and Tendulkar took to the India Cricket Community on Reddit to express his views on their victorious campaign.
"Winning in England is always a challenge, and achieving success in both T20Is and ODIs highlights the team’s exceptional preparation and mentality," Tendulkar commented in his Reddit post.
He also commended the performance of seasoned batters Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, who both scored centuries at key moments in the series.
"Smriti's century in the opening T20I set a positive tone for the tour. Harmanpreet's hundred in the concluding ODI built on that momentum. Kranti also excelled with the ball, taking six wickets under pressure. Other players contributed significantly during crucial moments in both series," said Tendulkar.
The former captain and iconic player emphasized that the team will derive immense confidence from these accomplishments as they approach the upcoming World Cups in both formats.
"These performances will instill considerable confidence in the team moving forward. With two World Cups approaching, this will be vital for the belief it fosters. Well played, Team India," Sachin Tendulkar concluded in his post.