Renowned Indian cricketer Kranti Gaud receives warm welcome at SAI CRC Bhopal, Abhisek Singh Chauhan applauds her achievements
Bhopal, July 16
The Sports Authority of India, Central Regional Centre, Bhopal, had the privilege of welcoming renowned Indian women's team cricketer Kranti Gaud during her visit to the centre.
On the occasion, Regional Director, SAI CRC Bhopal, Abhisek Singh Chauhan, warmly interacted with the accomplished cricketer, according to a press release.
Abhisek Singh Chauhan congratulated Kranti Gaud on her remarkable achievements in international cricket and extended his best wishes for her continued success in representing India on the global stage.
During the meeting, RD SAI CRC Bhopal briefed her on the Fit India Movement, highlighting its vision of encouraging citizens to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle through regular physical activity and community participation.
SAI CRC Bhopal is committed to providing quality coaching, scientific support, and holistic development to athletes, enabling them to excel at national and international competitions.
Earlier this month, in India's historic victory in the Women's Test at Lord's, Gaud was the standout performer with the ball.
She claimed 5/37 in England's first innings, helping India secure a decisive 115-run lead. She followed it up with figures of 2/54 in the second innings as England were bowled out for 186 while chasing a daunting target of 457. Her match haul of seven wickets earned her the Player of the Match award.
The comprehensive triumph not only marked India's first-ever women's Test victory at Lord's but also extended the team's unbeaten record in Test cricket on English soil.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, some well-deserved attention for our women cricketers! Kranti has been consistently performing but doesn't get the same limelight as the men's team. The 5-wicket haul at Lord's was world-class. Hope this inspires more girls to take up cricket at the grassroots level.
Yeh Fit India Movement ka bahut accha initiative hai! 👏 But honestly, we need more such facilities across all states, not just Bhopal. Kranti Gaud deserves every bit of this praise. She single-handedly turned the match at Lord's. Ab toh Olympics ka bhi sapna dekh sakte hain! 💪
While this is great news, I wish SAI would also focus on smaller sports like athletics and hockey. Cricket already gets so much attention. But good on Kranti Gaud for her performance. She is truly a role model for young girls in small towns.
As someone who follows international cricket closely, Kranti's spell at Lord's was one of the best I've seen from a visiting player in England. The way she swung the ball both ways... incredible! Glad to see SAI supporting our athletes properly. 🏏✨
Kranti Gaud kaafi underrated player hai. 5/37 at Lord's? That's legendary! SAI should organize more such interactions so that young athletes get motivated. Bhopal ke baccho ke liye bahut badi baat hai ki itni badi player wahan aa rahi hai. 🇮🇳🔥
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