With just less than 50 days to go before the start of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, excitement is building—and the Indian women’s team has received a timely boost from one of the game’s most respected figures. Former Indian batter Yuvraj Singh has offered his massive advice and unwavering support to the national side as they gear up for the mega tournament which is scheduled to be held in India in September.

“I think the 50-over World Cup is the World Cup. It's happening in India, and I think everybody should be really excited about it. These moments don't come often in your life, I believe," Yuvraj said at the '50 days to go' event in Mumbai.

“I feel it's a great opportunity to create history. But that doesn't mean that from the start, you think you're winning it. You have to experience the whole enigma of it. You have to feel that you put in the process, and the results will come."

Touching upon India’s previous defeats in finals, Yuvraj stressed that it’s important to be in the moment rather than thinking ahead.

“I think [the women's team] lost a couple of finals. We've been there. And it's really important that you enjoy this moment. Be in the moment rather than thinking ahead."

"We were supporting the boys. Now, it's time to support the girls.”

Sharing his advice on handling pressure, Yuvraj said, “The fans are always wanting fours and sixes, or like wickets. That's the game. They come to watch. They want entertainment. They want to be entertained," he added.

"But the point is that if you want to win the World Cup, you have to be in the situation where you were at, I think. There will be times where they're going to feel that pressure.”

“There will be times when things are not going to go well. And that's the time when the experience, the self-belief, has to take over. The belief that I can be the player in this moment. I think every time you walk in the game, you have to believe that.”