Tri-series will be handy for ODI WC tune-up, feels Kaur

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said the upcoming ODI tri-series, where the side will face hosts Sri Lanka in the opening game at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday, is crucial for the ODI World Cup later this year.

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The tri-series, which has South Africa as the third team, marks the start of a crucial leg for India to zero on their final squad for the home mega event. "This series is very important for us going forward to the World Cup and I think it's a great opportunity for us playing against one of the best teams in the world and getting that experience.

"I think this tournament will give us a lot of confidence in going forward and playing in home conditions. It's a great initiative that before the World Cup, we are getting a very similar kind of feeling where you play different teams and keep looking at your run rate and points table - these things play a very big role in the World Cup," she said.

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