Historic test will be played at Lord’s (Photo-GETTY IAMGES)
History will be created on July 10 at Lord’s, which is known as the Mecca of cricket. For the first time in the 142-year history of this ground, women’s cricket teams will be seen playing test matches. The amazing thing is that the Indian team is going to play a test match on this ground and it will face host England. The Indian women’s cricket team is very excited for this match and Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has even said that by winning this match, she will try to heal the wound of poor performance in the T20 World Cup.
What did Harmanpreet say before Lord’s Test?
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur said while talking to the media that everyone is very disappointed after the T20 World Cup, if Team India wins the match here then it can prove to be good for the team. Harmanpreet said, ‘I think this test is very important for us because if we win this test then it can prove to be very good for the team. Because we were not able to perform well in the T20 World Cup. But we can overcome many shortcomings through this match. We can get our confidence back.
Harmanpreet’s dream will be fulfilled in Lord’s
Harmanpreet Kaur said that playing a Test match at Lord’s is every player’s dream and now it is going to be fulfilled. Harmanpreet said, ‘This is a big moment for all of us. As a captain and a player, I am very excited for this opportunity. Since childhood, we dream of playing a Test match, and playing at Lord’s is also one of those dreams. I am very happy that we have got this opportunity. The rest of the girls are also very excited and as a team we all are very excited for this match.
Team India has problems with the red ball!
Harmanpreet Kaur also said before this match that playing Test cricket is a very challenging task because Team India plays less with the red ball. Harmanpreet said, ‘I am not that used to playing with the red ball and this can be a challenging task. But we are all excited to play at Lord’s. We had 4-5 net sessions where we performed well. We will try to give our best.
India has not lost to England for 31 years
Indian women’s cricket team has an amazing record in Test cricket against England. This team has not lost a test match to England for 31 years. India lost its last Test match to England in 1995. Team India lost that match also by 2 runs. India has played 15 Test matches against England, out of which it won 3, lost 1 and 11 were drawn. India has won three out of the last four Tests against England. One match has been a draw.
