The English playing environment is no longer unfamiliar territory for the Indian women's cricket team, who should be considered top contenders for the upcoming T20 World Cup, according to former skipper Anjum Chopra. The 'Women in Blue' are scheduled to kick off their World Cup campaign with a high-stakes clash against rivals Pakistan in Birmingham on June 14.

"English conditions are not alien. A few of them or most of them have already played there, at least the core of this Indian team. For Nandini (Sharma), yes, she is playing there. But in a very small career of Shree Charani, this is her second tour to England in less than 12 months," Chopra told PTI in an exclusive interaction.
"For me, India will always remain one of the favourite sides. Obviously, I want them there. Not only in the top four. I want them in the top two and then the top team," she added.