We want to make history in India, says England skipper Heather Knight

Reigning World Cup champions England want to create history by defeating India in their own backyard for the first time in an ODI series, said visiting team captain Heather Knight on the eve of the opening clash here Friday.

"Yes, we have talked about it. It's something we want to do as a team. We want to make history. When we came here last year, it was a slightly younger team. We weren't able to do that; we lost that series 2-1," said Knight.

The two teams had played a memorable World Cup final in 2017 when hosts England pulled off a sensational win.

"We have had some amazing games; that World Cup final was an amazing game to be involved in. Obviously the enormity of the occasion: to be in a WC final, to be sold out at Lord's. We've played some good games, including last year in Indian conditions as well."
"She has been a very good player for them. She has been playing in the leagues around the world. I know what sort of player she is. Any team in the world would miss her."