Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana lead support for men's team ahead of T20 World Cup - Watch

As the Indian men’s team prepares to begin its T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, messages of encouragement have flowed in from the Women in Blue. Fresh from their historic triumph at the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup in 2025, members of the Indian women’s side have extended their best wishes to the men as they look to defend their crown in the global event.


India enter the tournament as defending champions after lifting the T20 World Cup in 2024 with a tense final victory over South Africa. The support from the women’s team has underlined the strong sense of unity and shared purpose that runs through Indian cricket.



Leading the messages was women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who expressed full faith in the men’s squad. “Wishing Team India all the best for T20 World Cup. Play with full of your heart, enjoy, and we all know you are going to win this. Wishing all the luck,” she said.

Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana also shared her encouragement, while acknowledging the expectations that come with defending the title. “Wishing the best for the Indian Team, looking really good, we all are looking forward to another cup. But no pressure, and hopefully we can play some good cricket,” she stated.

All-rounder Deepti Sharma, who was a key figure in India’s ODI World Cup success and earned the Player of the Series award, highlighted the significance of the tournament being held at home. “Wishing all the very best, this is going to happen in India and it will be very special. Go get the cup home,” she said.

Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh added her voice to the chorus of support, sending a simple message of encouragement ahead of the marquee event. “Wishing you all the very best for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, good luck guys,” she said.

The Indian women’s team, which created history by winning the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup in 2025 for the first time since the competition began, has once again highlighted the collective spirit across Indian cricket.

As the Men in Blue get ready to open their World Cup campaign against the USA on Saturday, the Women in Blue are preparing for their own international assignment. Their multi-format tour of Australia begins on February 15, starting with a three-match T20I series, followed by three ODIs and a one-off Test match.

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