Celebrities back the Women in Blue to clinch their maiden World Cup title
The Indian team is in a strong position in the final at the halfway mark.
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For the first time in years, the anticipation for women’s cricket match was as much as it was for any men’s game. The Indian side qualified as finalists only for the second time in the history of Women’s cricket. The Mithali Raj-led side finally got the limelight they deserved and various influential personalities and celebrities have been active supporters of the Women in Blue for the finals.
Akshay Kumar who had been shooting in Leeds, for Gold – the story of independent India’s first Olympic gold win by the country’s men’s hockey team requested the director of his film, Reema Kagti, to finish today’s (July 23) schedule early, so he could cheer for the women in the final match between India and England.
“I’m crazy about cricket and just can’t wait to watch the match. I’ll catch a train from Leeds after my shoot and catch as much as I can on my mobile phone during the journey, and I’ll watch the last two hours [of the match] live from the stands. If I’m allowed, I would even want to go onto the field and meet them [the Indian players],” said Akshay.
Other celebrities also backed the team on Twitter and social media in general with words of support and encouragement, urging the BCCI to reward them with a women IPL apart from the 50 lakh cash prize for each player. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also had a personalised message for each member of the team in order to extend support for the big day.
The difference in attitude towards the women’s team has been visibly positive as shown over the tournament. It is fair to say that the mindsets are changing and we are on our way to larger, consistent progress in all aspects of women’s cricket in India.
Here’s what the Twitter world said:
Here is wishing #WomenInBlue all the luck for #WomensWorldCup2017. You are the BESTEST. Jai Hind & Jai Ho.??? pic.twitter.com/UecPETrslA
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) July 23, 2017
Such a proud feeling that our India Women's Cricket Team is playing in the #WomensWorldCup2017 FINAL! GOOD LUCK! Girl power all the way!!!❤️
— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) July 23, 2017
Just play ur game & D rest will fall in place! Looking fwd to another round of outstanding cricket from you tomorrow @BCCIWomen D Very Best
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) July 22, 2017
Go Girls !! Can't wait to feed you the victory biryani @M_Raj03 and team India ?? https://t.co/LkACXx4W1V
— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) July 23, 2017
Our #WomenInBlue have strived hard and reached the #WWC17Final! All the best to the @BCCIWomen for today's match. ? pic.twitter.com/b8UAfH0aBY
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) July 23, 2017
Come on India, let our #WomenInBlue feel the support of a billion fans! #Proud #WWC17 @StarSportsIndia
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 23, 2017
All the very best to the Women in Blue for today's #WWC17Final. Come on India ??
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) July 23, 2017
Namaskar. Hamari Bharatiya mahila cricket team ko aaj ki match ke liye bahut shubh kaamanayein.Vijayi bhava.
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) July 23, 2017
To the Women in Blue for the WWC17 Finals. You make us the most proud. All the best & have a great game. Love to the Ladies.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 23, 2017
This is how excited I am, never in my life have I run for a train barefoot to make it in time for a match!! Come on #WomenInBlue #WWC17Final pic.twitter.com/hYFhTrP6eZ
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 23, 2017
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