Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani poses with girls cheering for Mumbai Indians at Wankhede (Mumbai Indians)
Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani was ‘overwhelmed’ when 19,000 girls cheered for Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Mumbai Indians match against Kolkata Knight Riders saw over 19,000 girls from across Mumbai cheering the players on throughout the match, lighting up the stands with their enthusiasm and energy with every boundary and wicket taken by Mumbai Indians, a Created a memory that will always be with him and the players for years to come.
Speaking during the game, on the special #ESADay dedicated to the girl child, Mrs Nita M Ambani, Chairperson, Reliance Foundation and Owner, Mumbai Indians said, “I am overwhelmed. Look at the energy, excitement and enthusiasm in the stadium. ESA matches are always special. This year, we have 19,000 girls from various NGOs in the stadium. Many of them are watching live cricket match for the first time. It is a very emotional day for all of us.
“Today’s match is about celebrating women in sports. I wanted to highlight that girls have the right to education and sports. I hope all these girls and those watching on TV have the courage to chase their dreams and achieve whatever they want. That is why we have called upon all of them today to feel inspired and take great courage to come back home.”
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Mrs. Ambani said that some of the girls in the stands today could be the superstars of tomorrow. “There could be a Jhulan or a Harmanpreet here, not just cricket but a superstar from any sport in the future. They can achieve on the global stage and bring accolades for India.
At the time of the toss, Suryakumar Yadav was accompanied by Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s team and Mumbai Indians in the WPL, who were there to support this special match, a celebration of women in sports. Mumbai Indians wore a special jersey for the game – the Mumbai Indians WPL jersey, to show their support and make a strong statement nationally and internationally and to bring attention to the right to education and sports for girls.
Mrs Ambani, who has been a vocal supporter on the frontline for MI matches, also joined the girls in the stands to watch the game. The girls were seen conversing with him.
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Speaking about their interaction, Mrs Ambani said, “It was really special. The girls were very excited and grateful. I just wish them well and may God bless them all. More power to the girls.
Apart from Harman, members of the Mumbai Indians women’s team that won the inaugural WPL season were also present and celebrating their love for cricket and the support of the girls from across the stadium.
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