Harmanpreet had injured her left knee while batting against Megan Schutt during the first ODI in Brisbane, a match India eventually lost after clinching the preceding T20I series 2-1. With the three-match ODI contest now on the line, Deepti delivered an encouraging update on the captain\u2019s condition ahead of Friday\u2019s clash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI can say that she is fit and fine,\u201d Deepti stated during the pre-match press conference, signalling that India\u2019s leader is ready to return as the series shifts to Hobart.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While addressing the narrow defeat in the opener, Deepti underlined that the team\u2019s focus remains on execution rather than dwelling on the result. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think it\u2019s good. As a team, we played really well. But, obviously, the result has not come our way. But, obviously, we are looking forward as a team, and we will come back stronger in the next game,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The experienced all-rounder also stressed belief within the group heading into the crucial encounter, saying, \u201cYeah, obviously, as a team. Personally, I\u2019m always confident with them whenever we play. We want to play our best cricket in the next game.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think it\u2019s good. As a team, we played really well. But, obviously, the result has not come our way. But, obviously, we are looking forward as a team, and we will come back stronger in the next game,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On India\u2019s bowling combinations and tactical approach, Deepti kept the message simple as she stated, \u201cWe will do it as simply as we are doing in the previous games also. We are not thinking that much. Not in my hand, actually. But, yes, it always depends on the team management on what they will do. I am focusing on myself and how I can contribute to the team.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n