In Brief
Honoring the world champion daughters by the Chief Minister
Respect paid to the world champion women cricketers
'A new chapter in women's cricket'
While the celebration of India's historic ICC Women's World Cup victory is still ongoing across the country, three brilliant daughters of Maharashtra were specially honored. In a grand ceremony held in Mumbai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated the Indian team's explosive batsman Smriti Mandhana, reliable middle-order player Jemimah Rodrigues, and spinner Radha Yadav. On this occasion, Chief Minister Fadnavis congratulated all three players by presenting them with mementos. He said,
“This historic victory by the Indian women's cricket team is a moment of pride not only for the country but also for Maharashtra. Smriti, Jemimah, and Radha, you have all brought glory to Maharashtra on the world stage.” During the program, Fadnavis stated that these players have not only excelled on the field but have also inspired millions of young women in the country to dream and strive for their goals. “Your victory is a celebration of hard work, discipline, and dedication. Your performance has elevated the status of Indian women's cricket worldwide,” said the Chief Minister.
Background of World Victory
On November 2, at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, India defeated South Africa in the final match to etch their name on the Women's World Cup. In this victory, Smriti Mandhana's aggressive batting set up a decisive score; Jemimah Rodrigues provided stability to strengthen the team; while Radha Yadav's bowling trapped the opposing team.
‘A New Chapter in Women's Cricket’
Chief Minister Fadnavis said, “This is not just a victory in a competition, but the beginning of a new era in Indian women's cricket. What these three daughters of Maharashtra have achieved today will be inspirational for future generations.” The ceremony was attended by sports enthusiasts, students, and representatives of various sports organizations. The attendees gave a warm welcome to this victorious trio.
At the end of the program, Fadnavis expressed the government's commitment to providing more opportunities for women's sports development and stated that the Maharashtra government will create special infrastructure for women's cricket. This world victory of India has been recorded in golden letters in the pages of history, and in that golden victory, these three daughters of Maharashtra have shone in bright letters.