Xtra Time Web Desk: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday felicitated the U19 World Cup winning India U-19 women cricketers at Narendra Modi Stadium. Tendulkar said the feat will encourage many girls to take up the sport and realise their dreams.
“I would likely to congratulate you on the magnificent achievement. The entire nation will celebrate (the triumph) for years to come,” Tendulkar said during the felicitation ceremony.
According to Sachin, “For me, my cricketing dreams started in 1983 but by winning this World Cup, you have given birth to many dreams. It was a magnificent performance,”
“By winning this World Cup, you have given a dream to young girls in India to represent the country,” said Sachin.
“The beginning of the WPL (Women’s Premier League) is going to be the biggest thing. I believe in equality for men and women, and not just in sports. There should be equal opportunities,” he added.
Tendulkar said the BCCI is doing its best for the growth of women’s cricket in the country.
“What BCCI has been able to do and the officials’ contribution in helping women’s cricket prosper, I think it’s a sign that we will really do well (in future).”
The brief felicitation function was attended by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, President Roger Binny, vice-president Rajeev Shukla and treasurer Ashish Shelar, the dignitaries handed over a cheque of Rs five crore to the victorious India U-19 women’s team as announced by the board secretary earlier.