Shafali Verma feels India is well-prepared for T20 World Cup challenge

India eves have failed to reach the final in any of the six previous editions of the tournament. They reached the semifinal two years ago, the third time they made it to the knockout stages.

Mumbai: Swashbuckling Indian batswoman Shafali Verma on Thursday ahead of Women-in-Blue's tournament opener against Australia, said that the women's cricket team is well prepared for the Women's T20 World Cup.

Shafali Verma's performance in tri-series.

"I am really excited to play in the T20 World Cup. The team is backed by good experience and we are well-prepared for the challenge," said the 16-year old batswoman said.

"Fitness will be one of the key aspects at the T20 World Cup this year. The Indian team recognises this and we have paid a lot of attention to fitness and nutrition in our preparation for the World Cup. We have a good team of experienced and young players who will give their all to ensure that we make it to the top. We will be taking it one match at a time and be determined in our pursuit," said India spinner Rajeshwari Gaekwad.

"Doing well at the T20 World Cup will draw a lot of positive attention to women's cricket in India and the team is really looking forward to it," added medium-pacer Shikha Pandey.

Shikha Pandey

India eves have failed to reach the final in any of the six previous editions of the tournament. They reached the semifinal two years ago, the third time they made it to the knockout stages.

Harleen Deol

"It has always been a dream to lift the World Cup, but making dreams come alive is never easy. The entire team has worked really hard over the past few months. Fitness has been one of the key aspects of our preparations as well as good nutrition," stated all-rounder Harleen Deol.