"Our job is to play good cricket, inspire young girls, and enjoy the game.”
Harmanpreet Kaur leads the way great captains do, through clarity, conviction, and a focused strategy for the work that happens before the applause. Long before packed stadiums and prime-time cheers, she was building something quieter and far more enduring: belief. Belief in players others doubted. Belief in a process that asked for patience. Belief that women’s cricket in India wasn’t asking for permission - it was arriving on its own terms. The results didn’t just validate the vision; they rewrote the narrative.
As a World Cup–winning captain, Harmanpreet carries responsibility like second skin. Expectations are constant when you represent the country, but she refuses to let pressure dictate the mood. Her answer is simple - freedom trust your instincts, and stay present. It’s a philosophy that has transformed how the game feels, both on the field and in the stands.
That same ethos defines her leadership at Mumbai Indians. The culture is familial, never hierarchical. Seniors mentor. Young players are trusted. Confidence, here, is coached. The belief is instinctive and collective. The team stands firmly with one another, drawing strength from shared trust, preparation, and purpose.
This year at the Women’s Premier League, Harmanpreet isn’t chasing reinvention. She’s refining excellence. She’s doubling down on belief - belief in her players, in preparation, and in the idea that champions are built with consistency.