As excitement builds for the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, cricket fans gathered in Mumbai to witness the unveiling of the coveted trophy. The event was graced by some of the sport’s biggest names, including double World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh, ICC Chairman Jay Shah, and former Indian captain Mithali Raj.
The tournament, scheduled to run from September 30 to November 2, will be hosted across five cities—Bengaluru, Indore, Guwahati, Vizag, and Colombo. As India aims for their maiden Women’s World Cup title, Yuvraj Singh offered powerful words of encouragement to the national team.
“Play the Situation, Not the Expectation”: Yuvraj’s Golden Advice
Speaking at the trophy unveiling ceremony, Yuvraj Singh emphasized the importance of staying grounded during high-pressure tournaments. Drawing from his own experience winning the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, he advised the Indian women’s team to focus on the moment rather than getting overwhelmed by expectations.
“Play the situation and not the expectation and be in the moment,” Yuvraj said.
“It’s a great opportunity to create history. But that doesn’t mean from the start point you are thinking of winning it. You have to experience the whole enigma of it. You have to feel that you have put in the process, and results will come.”
Yuvraj highlighted that chasing the trophy is a journey that demands discipline, patience, and clarity. He encouraged players to lean on their training and let the results follow naturally.
Experience and Self-Belief Will Be Key for India
Yuvraj also stressed how vital experience and inner confidence are during crunch moments in a World Cup campaign.
“If you want to win the World Cup, you will be under pressure. Things won’t always go well, and that’s when experience and self-belief have to take over,” he explained.
“You have to believe that you want to win the game for your country on that day.”
With India’s women’s team inching closer to a historic milestone, the cricketing legend’s advice offers timely inspiration. The blend of talent, preparation, and a calm mindset could be the formula that finally helps them lift their first-ever World Cup trophy.
As the countdown to the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup begins, the country watches with hope and pride, ready to cheer on the women in blue.
