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    "title": "WPL 2026: 'Support From Seniors Gives Me Confidence,' Says Purple Cap Holder DC Pacer Nandni",
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    "excerpt": "Delhi Capitals: Delhi Capitals\u2019 fast-bowler Nandni Sharma has credited the team\u2019s calm and supportive environment for helping her settle into her maiden Women\u2019s Premier League (WPL) season, revealing how encouragement from senior teammates has played a key role in easing her nerves and boosting her confidence.\n",
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    "editor1": "Delhi Capitals: Delhi Capitals\u2019 fast-bowler Nandni Sharma has credited the team\u2019s calm and supportive environment for helping her settle into her maiden Women\u2019s Premier League (WPL) season, revealing how encouragement from senior teammates has played a key role in easing her nerves and boosting her confidence.\n<p>Speaking in a video shared by the WPL on social media, Nandni opened up about her pre-match nerves, her small superstitions, and the reassurance she receives from teammates, which she believes has helped her focus on enjoying the game rather than feeling the pressure of her debut season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"Yes, I have a superstition. I wore a kukli during my warm-up. But I don\u2019t wear it in the match. I won\u2019t tell you why,\" she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The young pacer admitted that nervousness is a constant companion before every match but said the team\u2019s atmosphere ensures she never feels alone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"I get nervous before every match. But my teammates cheer me up and support me a lot. They try to calm me down, and that helps me a lot. Our team atmosphere is very good. We are very positive and calm. We support each other a lot, and I enjoy it a lot,\" she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Nandni highlighted how experienced players like Marizanne Kapp regularly guide her on match conditions, particularly reading the pitch and field placements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"They always tell me about the pitch in every match. They tell me where to keep the ball because they know a lot about the pitch, and I get a lot of help from them. They tell me \u2018touch wood\u2019 in every match. They help me a lot. I feel like I have a very bright future ahead of me,\" she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The right-arm pacer also named several teammates who have helped her feel comfortable and confident throughout the season, ensuring she never feels the pressure of being a first-timer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"I have a lot of confidence in the team. Whenever I'm nervous, I talk to them. They\u2019re very chill: Shivali, Jamie, Tanya, Meenu, and Kapi. They all support me a lot. They never let me feel that it\u2019s my first season,\" she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>South Africa's all-rounder Kapp praised Nandni's bowling and also revealed a crucial piece of advice that she gave to the young talent. \"There's already so much to like about bowling. And in the women's game, I feel like those days are gone where you are just a bowler. Nowadays, if they have to choose between two bowlers who bowl similarly or have good stats, they're probably going to pick the one that's good in the field and that can hold the bat,\" Kapp said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"I have a lot of confidence in the team. Whenever I'm nervous, I talk to them. They\u2019re very chill: Shivali, Jamie, Tanya, Meenu, and Kapi. They all support me a lot. They never let me feel that it\u2019s my first season,\" she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">Live Cricket Score<\/a><\/h5><p>Nandni has taken 13 wickets in just 6 matches in her debut season. She is currently the purple cap holder with the most wickets in the season. Nandni has also taken a hat trick against the Gujarat Giants.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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