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The Indian women’s cricket team, currently in England for an all-important white-ball series, received a grand and emotional welcome at the prestigious India House in London. The event, hosted by the High Commission of India, brought together players, support staff, diplomats, and members of the Indian community in the UK to celebrate the team’s growing stature in international cricket and to boost their morale ahead of the remaining games in the series.
Warm reception amid a strong start to T20I series
Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian squad and the coaching team, including head coach Amol Muzumdar, were present at the special gathering held on Saturday evening. The team is currently engaged in a five-match T20I series against England, and has made a confident start, winning the first two matches before England bounced back in the third. With the series now standing at 2-1 in favour of India, the reception offered a timely encouragement to the players as they gear up for the final two T20Is.
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Vikram Doraiswami hails players as role models
Addressing the team and attendees, Vikram Doraiswami, India’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, extended a warm and heartfelt welcome to the squad. He hailed the cricketers and applauding their consistent performances and the passion they bring to the field. Doraiswami acknowledged that their journey goes far beyond just cricket, as they inspire millions of Indians—particularly young girls—by breaking barriers and setting new standards in sport.
Following the conclusion of the T20I series, the teams will shift their focus to the ODI leg of the tour. With momentum on their side and spirits lifted by the community’s support, the Harmanpreet-led side will be looking to carry their form into the longer format and continue their winning run.
The grand welcome at India House not only reflected the pride of the Indian diaspora in their national team but also underlined the growing global appreciation for women’s cricket.
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