"Nation stands behind you": BCCI President Mithun Manhas extend wishes to India Women ahead of T20 World Cup match against Pakistan
New Delhi, June 13
BCCI President Mithun Manhas on Saturday extended his wishes to the Indian Women's Cricket Team ahead of their upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.
The Women in Blue will begin their T20 World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston on June 14.
Taking to X, Manhas addressed the team, expressing confidence in their abilities and encouraging them to continue playing with pride, unity and determination.
""From the President's Desk, dear Members of the Indian Women's Cricket Team, as you continue to represent our nation with pride, passion, and determination, I extend my heartfelt best wishes to each one of you," Manhas wrote.
The BCCI President further lauded the team's consistent efforts and impact on inspiring young athletes across the country.
"Your dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence have inspired millions across the country and have significantly contributed to the growth of women's cricket in India," he added.
Manhas has also urged the players to trust their abilities and support one another as they take on the global stage.
"Every match presents an opportunity to showcase your talent, teamwork, and fighting spirit. Have faith in your abilities, support one another, and continue to play the game with confidence and pride," he wrote.
The BCCI President concluded by expressing solidarity from the entire cricketing ecosystem, wishing the team success in the tournament.
"The entire cricketing fraternity and the nation stands firmly behind you. May your hard work be rewarded with success, and may you continue to make India proud through your performances on and off the field. Wishing you the very best!! #ICC Women's T-20 world Cup. Jai Hind. Jai Bharat," he added.
India squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026:
Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Nice gesture, but honestly, BCCI should do more than just tweets. Where are the proper training camps, international exposure tours, and better domestic infrastructure for women's cricket? A president's message is good, but action speaks louder. Still, wishing team India all the best! 👏
Dil se support hai! ❤️ Our women's team has been playing some fantastic cricket. Hope they handle the pressure well against Pakistan. Pakistan's bowling is always tricky but our batting lineup is solid. Smriti and Shafali opening - that's firepower!
What a squad! So happy to see Shree Charani and Nandani Sharma getting recognition. The future of women's cricket in India is bright. BCCI needs to ensure these players get the same facilities as the men's team. Good luck to the entire team! 🏏✨
This is nice and all, but let's be real - the real test will be how they perform in knockout stages. We've choked before. Hope Harmanpreet and the team have learned from past mistakes. Best wishes, but performance matters on the field! 🏆
Absolutely thrilled! 🇮🇳 The girls have been training so hard. Edgbaston is a good ground for batting. Hoping for a big win to start the campaign. Jai Hind! Let's go Women in Blue! 🙌
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