Updated On: 11 August, 2025 02:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Before the side engages in the global tournament, the `Women in Blue` will clash against Australia in a home series. The contest will kick start on September 14. Speaking about the ODI series against the Aussies, the Indian skipper said that the series against them helps to know where we stand

Harmanpreet Kaur (Pic: X/@ICC)
Ahead of the upcoming ODI Women`s World Cup, Team India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said that her side is focused on ending its third ICC trophy drought.
Kaur also said that she draws her inspiration from former Team India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.
"We want to break that barrier which all Indians are waiting for. World Cups are always special, always want to do special for my country. Whenever I see Yuvi bhaiya (Yuvraj Singh) it gives me a lot of motivation," she said at the trophy unveiling ceremony.