Harmanpreet Kaur emphasises need for ‘Killing Attitude’

India are still some distance away from becoming world beaters but all the players who are in

for the Commonwealth Games have bought into an idea suggested by all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar during the Sri Lanka tour last month.

Harmanpreet, who began her all-format captaincy stint with the Sri Lanka series, feels a ruthless approach is needed even when the chips are down.

“During the Sri Lanka tour, we had a meeting. I asked the girls how they want the team to play. Pooja gave a good answer about the killing attitude. Right now we are working on that whether we are training or playing. Everyone is talking about that in the team. All players have bought into this and Pooja is someone who comes up with funny ideas all the time,” said Harmanpreet on the eve of the opener against Australia at the Birmingham Games.

Pooja, however, is not part of the team yet as she was forced to stay back in India after returning a positive Covid-19 test a day before the

squad’s departure for Birmingham.

India had an optional training session on Thursday with six players travelling to Edgbaston.

Harmanpreet, who was seen swinging golf clubs during training on Wednesday, stayed back in the team hotel. “Things are looking well. We have had three practice sessions so far. The conditions will help the bowlers but it will be good for batting as well. However, we just need to worry about the execution,” said the

. The Australia clash will be followed by the big game against Pakistan on July 31.