Mumbai
As Mumbai Indians (MI) played their final league phase match in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) this season ahead of the knockouts phase, team owner Nita Ambani was in Delhi on Tuesday to support the team where she also spoke about the importance of a platform like the WPL for sportswomen in India.
Ambani hailed the WPL as a great opportunity for young girls to rub shoulders with the best players in the world. She said, what a platform for our girls to perform.
She had a special mention for Sajeevan Sajana, one of the team’s breakout stars this year, I saw Sajana getting the award. She is a graduate in political science, her father is an autorickshaw driver and she chose to play cricket. I hope this sets an example for parents to encourage their girls choose what profession they wish. Not only for cricket, WPL is an example for girls in all kinds of sports.
Nita Ambani said that the ethos of OneFamily and the positive atmosphere were key to MI’s success.
I have been in cricket since 2010 and watching these girls play is one of my most heart-warming experiences. MI is known to be a family and all I tell them is go out, do your best and enjoy yourself, she added.
