Ahmedabad: Former great batsman Sachin Tendulkar felicitated the Indian cricket team, the winner of the Under-19 Women’s ICC T20 World Cup held for the first time in South Africa, saying that this achievement Many girls will be encouraged to take up sports and make their dreams come true.
Tendulkar said at the felicitation ceremony organized on the sidelines of the third T20 International match played between India and New Zealand, “I would like to congratulate you on your wonderful achievement. The whole country will celebrate (the victory) for years to come.” The Master Blaster said, “My cricketing dream started with the Indian team winning the World Cup in 1983. You have also given birth to many new dreams. This is a wonderful achievement.
“You’ve given a dream to young girls” Sachin, BCCI felicitate Women’s U19 T20 WC
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“By winning this World Cup, you have given the dream of representing the country to the young girls of India,” he added. The former legend, who scored 100 centuries in international cricket, said, “The launch of the WPL (Women’s Premier League) is going to be the biggest thing. I believe in equality for men and women. Not only in sports but everywhere both should have equal opportunities.
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Tendulkar said the BCCI is trying its best for the development of women’s cricket in the country. “The BCCI and its officials have contributed a lot in enriching women’s cricket. I think it is a sign that we will do really well (in future).”
The brief felicitation ceremony was also attended by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, President Roger Binny, Vice President Rajeev Shukla and Treasurer Ashish Shelar. A check of Rs five crore was handed over to the world champion U-19 women’s team on the occasion, which was announced earlier by the board secretary.(Agency)