East India Legend Mithali RajThe one who served the nation for almost two decades has offered his insight on the future. ODI Women’s World Cup 2025In a conversation K Sriinavas RaoMithali, the head of sports content on the Internet several times at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, discussed the status of women’s cricket and important elements for India, to win the prestigious trophy on the soil of the house and also to win the possible finalist of the upcoming ICC Mega event.
Mithali Raj revealed her finalist of ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025
Mithali believed that the upcoming World Cup, played on the soil of the house, presents a big opportunity for the Indian team that finally achieves its first title. After taking India to the finals in 2005 and 2017, Mithali is very familiar with the heart breakdown.
In the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, he emphasized that to be successful for India, they should learn ‘Seize those short moments’ In big games, a feature she sees in top teams like Australia. According to Mithali, winning the World Cup at home will not only be a win, but will be a decisive moment that will further promote the development of sports in the country. He said that BCCI’s efforts in ensuring a strong bilateral chain against high quality opposition, such as against the upcoming visit AustraliaGranted the team with the right preparation.
While India will enter the tournament with a strong form, Mithali was in a hurry to tell that Australia remains. ‘The most difficult protest,’The defending champion has a unique record, which has recorded the World Cup seven times. The Australian side, known for its stability and dominance, will be a malignant rival for any team, and Mithali believes that they will be an important test for India. In September, an ODI series of the upcoming three matches between the two teams will be an important warm-up, which offers a glimpse of the upcoming fierce rivalry.
“They are really good in a day’s format. Australia remains the most difficult opposition, but with the preparation BCCI has ensured, strong bilateral series, good quality opposition, India has a very good chance.” She then went to make her bold prediction, just stating, “India and Australia in the final.”
Rise of women’s cricket and WPL influence
Mithali credits franchise cricket and tournament Women’s Premier League (WPL) For the development of women’s cricket in India. He exposed the role of the league as an important milestone, saying that “This is one of those very important milestones for women’s cricket in India because it plays a very important role in the development of the game,”.
He said that WPL has created a professional route for young players, in which franchises identify and invest talent at the age of 17 or 18. This has also brought financial benefits to the players.“In the context of sponsorship, it helps the players, because once you start representing a franchise, you also attract sponsor deals, whether it is advertising or your equipment,” He said.
With WPL success, Mumbai Indians Winning the third edition in 2025 showcases the league effect on the game. Mithali’s comments suggest that WPL has not only provided a platform for skills, but also a passion for a viable career, changing the perception of cricket for many young girls across the country.
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