"They inspire nation through resilience": Piyush Goyal praises India women's cricket team
London, June 27
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, who is currently on a visit to the United Kingdom, shared a warm message appreciating the Indian women's cricket team during a welcome reception, praising their achievements and their growing influence across the country.
In a post on X, Goyal described the event as a "wonderful evening with the Women in Blue", noting their contribution in inspiring millions of young girls, aspiring sportspersons, and citizens through their commitment, resilience, and excellence.
He also extended his best wishes to the team for the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup, expressing hope that they continue their impressive performances and go on to win the title for the country.
"A wonderful evening with the WOMEN IN BLUE! At the Welcome Reception for the Indian Women's Cricket Team, I spoke about how they continue to inspire millions of young girls with dreams, aspiring athletes & the entire nation through their determination, resilience & excellence," Goyal wrote.
"My best wishes to the team as they prepare for the upcoming matches at the #WomensT20WorldCup. May they continue to make the nation proud and bring home the trophy!" he added.
India began their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign dominantly, registering a commanding 64-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan, followed by a comfortable 95-run win against the Netherlands.
However, the Women in Blue faced a setback in their next group-stage match, going down by six wickets to South Africa.
Harmanpreet Kaur's side then staged a strong comeback, defeating Bangladesh by five wickets to get their campaign back on track.
India will next take on Australia in their final group-stage fixture on Sunday. A win will significantly boost their chances of qualifying for the semifinals of the prestigious tournament.
Currently, India is placed second in Group A with six points. Australia lead the table with eight points, while South Africa also holds six points but sits third on the points table.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Goyal ji should focus on trade deals in UK instead of photo-ops with cricketers. But yes, the team deserves applause for their resilience. South Africa match was a wake-up call though.
What spirit! Harmanpreet and her team are true inspirations. Every girl in India should watch these matches. The way they came back after losing to South Africa shows real character. 🙌
Great to see Indian women's cricket getting attention. The match against Australia will be crucial. But why is Goyal talking cricket during an official visit? Seems like a distraction from real issues.
This is what happens when you support women's sports! Look at the confidence in these players. My daughter now wants to play cricket professionally because of them. Thank you, Women in Blue! 🏏💪
I've been following this team for a while. The improvement is remarkable. Their fielding has been top-notch. If they beat Australia on Sunday, the semis are theirs for the taking. Come on India!
Hypocrisy at its best! Government cuts funds for grassroots women's cricket but ministers take pictures with the team. The women did it despite the system, not because of it. Still, proud of them.