India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her team's readiness to finally clinch a global title, having experienced the pain of past defeats. Ahead of the Women's World Cup final against South Africa, she emphasised the team's hard work and collective spirit. This marks India's third final appearance, and they are determined to make this a 'special day' for the nation.
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