WPL 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur wants to bat ‘more independently‘ as she aims to win back-to-back titles for Mumbai Indians
For enthusiastic followers of Indian women's cricket, Indian batsman Harmanpreet Kaur and Mumbai Indians batsman Harmanpreet Kaur in the Women's Premier League (WPL) can emerge as chalk and cheese . While she bats with some restraint in the colours of India, the 36-year-old becomes a bit more loose in the league, where she is the second-highest run-scorer with 851 runs in 27 matches on a strike. The rate is 143.5.
Ahead of the fourth season starting Friday, the Mumbai Indians captain said he expects to bat a lot more freely without putting too much pressure on himself.
“I feel As a batsman, I want to bat independently. Because it's the only platform where I don't put too much pressure on myself. because it's something where I execute myself I can, though I want to. This is a very important tournament for me, and I just want to contribute as much as possible to my team, "Harmanpreet said in a pre-tournament press conference on Thursday. said in the conference.
In the last three seasons, Harmanpreet's ability to lead a side with multiple all-rounders. The 36-year-old felt it was a ‘blessing‘ to him.
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“I personally like the all-rounders in the team like, and that was the thing we wanted to pick the All-R's on the side ounders. I don't think it's a headache. It is a blessing that you have so many choices.”
“And I think all-rounders are always fill in all the spaces that were on your mind. I'm really happy but we were able to pick one of the best all-rounders in international and even domestic cricket. So hopefully a They will come up with an aggressive mindset and fulfill what they are expecting from the team, ”she said.
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Harmanpreet worked with former England captain Charlotte Edwards as head coach for the first three seasons. However, after taking over as England's head coach in April last year, he did not In A Season, Lisa will work with Keatley.
Harmanpreet AP the way the former Australian cricketer brought a sense of calm to the setup.
“This is the first time I've had a chance to get to know him, and he's our group has been very good for. Everyone is coming and giving great feedback about her. He's very, very calm, relaxed, and I think I really like working with people who are Those who know, those who know their work, those who do not panic at all.
"So, I mean, working with her is something, I think it's going to be very exciting. I want to spend time with her Stem time not found. But I got really good feedback from other players, and I think this sea son is going to be very exciting because I've never worked with him, and I'm sure Not that I'm going to learn a lot from her, ”she said.
Ahead of the fourth season starting Friday, the Mumbai Indians captain said he expects to bat a lot more freely without putting too much pressure on himself.
“I feel As a batsman, I want to bat independently. Because it's the only platform where I don't put too much pressure on myself. because it's something where I execute myself I can, though I want to. This is a very important tournament for me, and I just want to contribute as much as possible to my team, "Harmanpreet said in a pre-tournament press conference on Thursday. said in the conference.
In the last three seasons, Harmanpreet's ability to lead a side with multiple all-rounders. The 36-year-old felt it was a ‘blessing‘ to him.
Harman ke haath mein bat matlab–Guarantor With you! 💪#AaliRe #MumbaiIndians #TATAWPL pic.twitter.c om/Kk8v9ZOqMB
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 7, 2026
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“I personally like the all-rounders in the team like, and that was the thing we wanted to pick the All-R's on the side ounders. I don't think it's a headache. It is a blessing that you have so many choices.”
“And I think all-rounders are always fill in all the spaces that were on your mind. I'm really happy but we were able to pick one of the best all-rounders in international and even domestic cricket. So hopefully a They will come up with an aggressive mindset and fulfill what they are expecting from the team, ”she said.
Also read | Harmanpreet Kaur's record as captain is untouchable, she has 4-5 more years: Zhu Lawn Goswami
Harmanpreet worked with former England captain Charlotte Edwards as head coach for the first three seasons. However, after taking over as England's head coach in April last year, he did not In A Season, Lisa will work with Keatley.
Harmanpreet AP the way the former Australian cricketer brought a sense of calm to the setup.
“This is the first time I've had a chance to get to know him, and he's our group has been very good for. Everyone is coming and giving great feedback about her. He's very, very calm, relaxed, and I think I really like working with people who are Those who know, those who know their work, those who do not panic at all.
"So, I mean, working with her is something, I think it's going to be very exciting. I want to spend time with her Stem time not found. But I got really good feedback from other players, and I think this sea son is going to be very exciting because I've never worked with him, and I'm sure Not that I'm going to learn a lot from her, ”she said.
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The famous 2001 Test win against Australia was all about the Dravid-Laxman partnership, as well as how Harbhajan Singh's final trap sent the famous Australian line-up on a 16-match losing streak Was. details the mood in the Australian camp and how their batting deteriorated under constant pressure from Harbhajan. The atmosphere was there, but from the moment I stepped into this country for the first time, it became clear to me that Indians respect him. Knew. Didn't worry Ng. Deep deep. It might have changed, but clearly it did not.
Which became the third team to win the Test after four matches. Had batted against.
Don't believe that he had Dravid LBW in the last over before lunch. He was completely terrified at the conclusion of this Test - a quip for which he somehow escaped scrutiny - I don't think he was particularly thinking about it (Ponting bowling), some LBW decisions. It's also the last day about the decision, but they should have included it because it was equally controversial,'' he wrote.
Gave consolation.
"But as soon as Harbhajan started swinging the ball in the Test, I was there immediately," Miley said.
Decided to go down while winging it. For helping me to solve my problems against f spinner. Will take turning wickets to get the score.
I made sure that when I was captain I was always there for the players who were struggling.
Which became the third team to win the Test after four matches. Had batted against.
Don't believe that he had Dravid LBW in the last over before lunch. He was completely terrified at the conclusion of this Test - a quip for which he somehow escaped scrutiny - I don't think he was particularly thinking about it (Ponting bowling), some LBW decisions. It's also the last day about the decision, but they should have included it because it was equally controversial,'' he wrote.
Gave consolation.
"But as soon as Harbhajan started swinging the ball in the Test, I was there immediately," Miley said.
Decided to go down while winging it. For helping me to solve my problems against f spinner. Will take turning wickets to get the score.
I made sure that when I was captain I was always there for the players who were struggling.
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The descriptions of batsmen who saw their teams slip when the 300-run mark in T20 was within arm's reach are akin to those of mountaineers who were caught back on base within touching distance of E. Had to move away. were looted; Rerana. Can. The hawks are waiting.
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After a disappointing performance in the ICC T20 World Cup, Pakistan suffered an ODI series defeat to Bangladesh. Tore both of them and said that at this pace, how will the party progress?
And you have to remain fit in all three departments.
And you have to remain fit in all three departments.
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The descriptions of batsmen who saw their teams slip when the 300-run mark in T20 was within arm's reach are akin to those of mountaineers who were caught back on base within touching distance of E. Had to move away. were looted; Rerana. Can. The hawks are waiting.
