Harmanpreet Kaur is the new face of the Indian women\u2019s cricket team. The 27-year-old all-rounder has put in some stellar performances and very recently was roped in for the Big Bash League Down Under.<\/p>\n
However, she is thankful to the likes of PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik as she believes by winning medals in Rio they have given girls the confidence to venture out in different sports, something that will help the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am thankful to Rio medallists for providing confidence to girls in every sport,\u201d she said in an exclusive interview to Indiatimes.<\/p>\n
Harmanpreet also looked back at how difficult it was in the early days when she first took up the game. She hopes to do well in the future both individually and for her team.<\/p>\n
\u201cI took up the game very early and worked hard to be where I am. I want to play a lot for country and achieve a lot individually and for the team,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
How does she keep fit?<\/p>\n
So obviously an athlete like her needs to keep fit right? Yes, definitely. She admits to maintaining a strict fitness regime to keep in shape.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am a fitness freak, I exercise everyday. There are things that need to be kept in control and I do my best to ensure that my body is ready to play a match. It helps to keep calm and cool at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, Harmanpreet does not rule out the struggle she has had to face in a sport traditionally played by men.<\/p>\n
\u201cStruggle happens no matter what you do. I look to perform for the team and am glad with the chance to do so.\u201d<\/p>\n
Certainly putting the team before oneself!<\/p>\n
Her inspiration<\/p>\n
So what was it that made her take up the game? Her idols were MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli whom she admired from a very early age. She hopes to be as mentally strong as they are.<\/p>\n
In Kohli\u2019s case, Harmanpreet learnt to control her anger and use it in her performance, which has paid dividends.<\/p>\n
\u201cI learnt that anger is best used for one\u2019s game and not on people,\u201d she emphasised.<\/p>\n
So does the weight of expectation bring any added pressure. Her reply is that pressure is there but she looks to get out of that zone very quickly.<\/p>\n
Well here\u2019s to her future success and may she continue to India proud in the years to come!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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