Mumbai Indians: Celebrating Women in Sports

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The Mumbai Indians‘ recent match against the Kolkata Knight Riders witnessed a historic moment for women’s sports. Over 19,000 girls from various NGOs across Mumbai filled the stands, cheering on the players with their energy and enthusiasm as they made boundaries and took wickets. The game was dedicated to the girl child in celebration of women in sports, coinciding with the special #ESADay.

Mrs. Nita M. Ambani, Chairperson of Reliance Foundation and owner of Mumbai Indians expressed her delight at the sight of the girls’ enthusiasm, highlighting the importance of girls having the right to education and sports. She encouraged the girls to follow their dreams and become future superstars, potentially achieving success on the global stage.

The Mumbai Indians team wore a special Women’s T20 Challenge jersey for the game, showing their support for the cause. The Indian women’s team captain and Mumbai Indians captain in the Women’s T20 Challenge, Harmanpreet Kaur, was also present to support the special match. Mrs. Ambani, known for her vocal support at MI matches, watched the game alongside the girls in the stands, engaging in conversations with them. Members of the Mumbai Indians women’s team who won the inaugural Women’s T20 Challenge season also joined the celebration, expressing their love for cricket and the support from the girls in the stands.

Re-reported from the story originally published in News18 English