On the eve of the tournament opener, the contrasts were subtle but telling in Guwahati India’s training session was light, confident and precise. Avishkar Salvi, India’s bowling coach, tried Rana’s offspin grip before she showed him how it’s done. Earlier in the afternoon, Sri Lanka had gone through a more muted, methodical session. But the bigger picture was clear: this World Cup doesn’t begin with undercooked sides trying to find cohesion. This begins with teams well-prepared and clear on goals.