UP Warriorz welcome captain Meg Lanning with heartwarming surprise by young fans
Mumbai, January 5
UP Warriorz marked the announcement of Meg Lanning as franchise captain with a special celebration hosted by Capri Sports, as groups of young fans and cricketers under 12 came together to surprise the newly appointed leader.
The event saw girls welcoming Meg with music and song, performing a thoughtfully curated mix of popular Hollywood numbers and cultural melodies dedicated to the Australian great, as per a release from UP Warriorz.
During the interaction, Meg answered several questions from the girls and revealed that dosa is one of her favourite Indian dishes and Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting were her cricketing idols growing up.
The girls also surprised Meg with heartfelt messages on a board, wishing her and the team luck ahead of the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) season.
Meg interacted warmly with the young fans, signing autographs, posing for group photographs, and spending time with the children, making the occasion memorable for everyone present.
The event reinforced UP Warriorz' commitment to inspiring young talent both on and off the field.
The celebration captured the growing fandom for women's cricket and how UP Warriorz are driving aspiration for girls as the franchise looks ahead to an exciting new chapter under Meg Lanning's leadership in the fourth season of the Women's Premier League.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great initiative. Lanning is a fantastic leader and her experience will be invaluable for the Warriorz. Also, good to know she likes dosa! Shows she's embracing the culture here. Wishing the team all the best for WPL.
While the event looks nice, I hope the franchise's focus remains squarely on building a winning team and developing *Indian* talent. We have brilliant players like Deepti Sharma in the squad. Lanning's leadership should ultimately empower our homegrown stars to shine brighter.
The mix of Hollywood songs and cultural melodies sounds like a lovely touch. It's these small gestures that make international players feel truly welcomed. Can't wait to see Meg lead the team on the field!
This is what sports is all about - inspiration beyond boundaries. A young girl in UP today might dream of playing for India because she met Meg Lanning. The WPL is changing the game, literally and figuratively. Jai Ho!
Absolutely love this! 💖 The future of women's cricket is bright. These moments create memories that last a lifetime for those kids. More power to the Warriorz and Captain Meg!
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