Neeraj Chopra congratulates Indian U-19 women's team after inaugural T20 World Cup win; Watch Video
Neeraj Chopra congratulates Indian U-19 women's team after inaugural T20 World Cup win; Watch Video
Sunday was a historic moment for the India U-19 women’s team as the side lifted the inaugural U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa’s Potchefstroom.
The Shafali Verma-led unit managed to reduce England to a mere 68 runs and while chasing the total, Trisha Gogadi and Soumya Tiwari ensured that the unit went past the victory line.
As the Indian squad was out celebrating their victory, Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra was among the first to personally commend them. The athlete, who was watching the tournament final in the stadium, was seen approaching the side and bowing down to them. He then personally congratulated each of the young cricketers.
After he wished the players, skipper Shafali showed him the U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup trophy.
A video of the same was posted by the International Cricket Council on their social media handles.
Watch:
Neeraj Chopra was earlier spotted watching the game. The official handle of the India women’s cricket team posted a photo of the same.
.@Neeraj_chopra1 is in the house for the Finals of the #U19T20WorldCup
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