India's Familiarity with UAE Conditions Boosts World Cup Hopes

India's Familiarity with UAE Conditions Gives Them an Edge in Women's T20 World Cup

Former Indian women's cricket captain Mithali Raj believes that India will have a significant advantage in the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 3.

The UAE's conditions are similar to those found in India, giving the Indian team a familiarity that other teams may not have. "The UAE is, again, in very similar conditions, so we can say that, you know, our team has the advantage," Raj told Star Sports.

However, Raj cautioned against complacency, emphasizing that every team will be well-prepared for the tournament. "But again, the World Cup means every team comes well prepared," she added.

Despite reaching the finals of several ICC events, including two senior World Cups, the Indian women's team has yet to win a global title. "The Indian women's team, so far, hasn't won, other than the Under-19 World Cup," Raj said.

Raj expressed her desire for the team to perform well in the tournament. "I think I will definitely want the team to do well because, like everybody else, when we get into the World Cup, we want our team to win," she said.

India will open their campaign against New Zealand on October 4 in Dubai. They have been placed in Group A alongside Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

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