Ahead of India’s crucial Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Bangladesh at Old Trafford, all-rounder Deepti Sharma emphasized the team’s mental fortitude, backing the squad to bounce back from their recent six-wicket defeat against South Africa
Published Date – 25 June 2026, 03:59 PM
Manchester: The Indian team knows exactly how to bounce back from adversity and possesses the mental fortitude required for emerging triumphant in high-stakes matches, said off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma ahead of their crucial 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Group A fixture against Bangladesh.
India will face Bangladesh at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground here with an aim to keep themselves in contention for the semi-finals, especially after suffering a six-wicket defeat to South Africa on June 21.
“A champion team always looks to make a strong comeback. As a team, we do know how to come back from here and we know the strength of the whole team. We know how to bring in a positive frame of mind in each other, and how to give positive vibes to our people from left to right,” said Deepti in a video posted by the BCCI on their social media accounts on Thursday.
She also stated that the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side remains unfazed by setbacks, and are banking on their collective self-belief to deliver under pressure, citing the historic ODI World Cup turnaround – where they went from three consecutive league stage defeats to winning the trophy on home soil.
“When we have determination, we become more mentally strong for big matches. I think how to make a comeback as a team, no one knows it better than us. Like it happened in the last ODI World Cup, we have a lot of trust in each other and that we will make a strong comeback.”
Following a disappointing loss to South Africa, with middle-order batting collapse, lack of plan B in bowling and dropped catches coming under the scanner, India can no longer afford any slip-ups in their quest to enter the semi-finals in their remaining clashes against Bangladesh and Australia, to be played at Lord’s on Sunday.
