NEW DELHI: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is well aware of the high expectations riding on her team ahead of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup at home, but she says she wants to embrace the experience without feeling the pressure to clinch a maiden title.

The tournament campaign will kick off for India with a match against Sri Lanka on September 30 in Guwahati.

"I think leading your country is always a very special moment for any player, but leading your country in ODI World Cup is even more special, and on top of that, it is a home World Cup, so it's even more special," Harmanpreet said during a captains' press meet organised by the ICC.

"I mean, it's unbelievable because, you know, when I started playing I never even thought I would get the opportunity to lead my country, it was only in a dream.

"The ODI World Cup is happening after 12 years (at home), and I think it is going to be very amazing for all of us. It's all about enjoying this moment and not taking too much pressure," she added.

India will face arch-rivals Pakistan in Colombo on October 5, but Harmanpreet Kaur emphasized focusing on cricket rather than the political undertones surrounding the match.

The recent Indo-Pak clashes in the ongoing Asia Cup in the UAE were marked by tense moments, with some players indulging in excessive celebrations and verbal exchanges.

"Well, we can only control one thing which is playing cricket on the field and we are not thinking of other things. Because as cricketers, we can only control the things we have in our hand. But in other parts, I have zero control and I don't even take those things into my mind.

"We don't even discuss those things in the dressing room. We are only here to play cricket and our focus is only on cricket," she said.