Asian Games: Women’s Cricket
Legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble, along with India’s men’s cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, have showered praise on Harmanpreet Kaur and her team. It is for their historic gold medal win in women’s cricket at the Asian Games. India emerged victorious against Sri Lanka in a thrilling final match held in Hangzhou.
Cricket Icons Congratulate Team India
Sachin Tendulkar extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Women In Blue for their remarkable achievement. He described winning gold at the Asian Games as an extraordinary feat and encouraged the team to continue reaching greater heights.
What a remarkable achievement by our Women’s Cricket Team! Winning gold🥇at the Asian Games is an extraordinary feat. Continue to soar to greater heights! 🇮🇳 #AsianGames pic.twitter.com/2Jv2xLaOZ5
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 25, 2023
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed his joy. He praised the team’s commitment, teamwork, and talent, emphasizing how they have made the nation proud.
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Legendary spinner Anil Kumble applauded the Indian women’s team for their outstanding performance in the Asian Games final. He acknowledged the well-deserved victory and congratulated Team India.
Asian Games Triumph
The Indian women’s cricket team secured a historic gold medal at the Asian Games. It marks their second gold for the Indian contingent. India’s victory contributed to elevating the country’s medal tally to 11. It comprised two gold, three silver, and six bronze medals at the event.
Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues played pivotal roles in India’s triumph. Mandhana’s blistering innings of 46 runs off 45 balls, coupled with Rodrigues’ stroke-filled 42 runs in 40 balls, helped India post a total of 116-7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Bowling Brilliance
Titas Sadhu led the bowling attack for the Women In Blue in the final. She claimed three crucial wickets while conceding just 6 runs in her four overs. Sri Lanka managed to reach 97-8 in their 20 overs, falling short by 19 runs.
Titas Sadhu, the match-winner with her exceptional bowling performance. He was named the Player of the Match in the final of the inaugural Under-19 women’s T20 World Cup.
Cricket legends and fans have celebrated the Indian women’s cricket team’s gold medal win at the Asian Games. The stellar performances of Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Titas Sadhu have earned them well-deserved recognition and praise.
