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India Women Win Series in England Before World Cup

24 July 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia Women WinSeries in EnglandBefore World Cup24 July 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Indian women’s cricket team won both series on its tour of England, a double that could lift morale before the upcoming World Cup.

Key facts

  • Result: a double series win in England.
  • Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur, the skipper of the side.
  • Her message: the team will need to ‘start from ball one’ once back home to prepare for the global showpiece.
  • Nickname: the team is known as the Women in Blue.

Significance

  • The wins boost confidence before the World Cup.
  • The captain’s remark signals that past results will not carry over into the tournament.

Exam angle

  • Captain of the Indian women’s team: Harmanpreet Kaur.
  • Venue of the double series win: England.
  • Next big goal: the World Cup.

Test yourself

1. Who is the captain of the Indian women's cricket team that won a double series in England?

The notes name skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.

2. Which tour produced a double series win for the Indian women's team ahead of the World Cup?

The double series win came in England.

3. What did Harmanpreet Kaur say the team must do on returning home to prepare for the World Cup?

She said the side will need to 'start from ball one'.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 24 July 2025 (16 topics).

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