Former India women’s head coach W.V. Raman has backed Harmanpreet Kaur-led India to reclaim the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, saying the team has enough quality and experience to succeed in the continental tournament. India are looking to recover from a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign and return to winning ways in the upcoming competition. Raman believes the side has the necessary resources to mount a strong challenge for the title.

The Women’s T20 Asia Cup is set to begin in the United Arab Emirates, with India entering the tournament among the teams expected to compete strongly for the championship. The Indian side has considerable experience in the format and will be led by Harmanpreet, who remains an important figure in the team. Raman’s assessment comes as India prepare for another major assignment following their early exit from the T20 World Cup.

India’s campaign at the T20 World Cup ended in the group stage, making the Asia Cup an opportunity for the team to regain momentum. The disappointing result has placed greater focus on the side’s preparation and ability to perform consistently in high-pressure matches. A successful Asia Cup campaign would provide India with a chance to rebuild confidence and demonstrate that the shortcomings of their previous tournament have been addressed.

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Raman’s backing reflects his belief that India possess enough depth and experience to overcome the challenges presented by the continental competition. The team will need contributions across departments as it seeks to challenge the strongest sides in the tournament. With the competition being played in T20 cricket, consistency with both bat and ball will be important, particularly as teams look to adapt quickly to match situations.

The tournament also provides India with an opportunity to assess their preparations and strengthen their overall combination. The side’s performance will be closely watched after the World Cup disappointment, with players expected to respond positively and deliver more consistent performances. For the Harmanpreet-led team, the immediate objective will be to build momentum through the tournament while maintaining the composure required in decisive matches.

With India aiming to regain the continental title, Raman has expressed confidence that the team can come out on top if it performs to its potential. The upcoming tournament therefore represents both a title challenge and an important opportunity for the players to restore confidence after their early World Cup exit. India’s ability to convert its experience and resources into consistent performances will determine whether the team can fulfil Raman’s positive assessment and finish the competition as champions.

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