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London, July 6 (IANS ) The Indian High Commission in London hosted a special ceremony on Sunday to honour the Indian women\u2019s cricket team, currently in England for a five-match T20I series. The event, held at Aldwych in Central London, was a vibrant display of patriotism and community support, celebrating the athletes representing India on the international stage.
Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the entire Indian squad was in attendance, receiving a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora and officials. Indian fans gathered in large numbers to show their support, waving tricolour flags and singing the national anthem, which added a touch of emotional resonance to the evening.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, addressed the gathering and praised the team's recent performances and growing stature in world cricket. \"You are not just athletes; you are role models and ambassadors of a rising India,\" he said, wishing the team success for the upcoming series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The ceremony also featured brief interactions between the players and fans, with several young supporters expressing admiration for the team\u2019s achievements. The High Commission\u2019s gesture was seen as a morale booster for the players as they are playing a crucial series in England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Indian women\u2019s team has seen a significant rise in popularity in recent years, with several players becoming household names. Their current tour is being closely followed by fans both in India and abroad, and Sunday\u2019s function reflected the growing enthusiasm for women\u2019s cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The ceremony also featured brief interactions between the players and fans, with several young supporters expressing admiration for the team\u2019s achievements. The High Commission\u2019s gesture was seen as a morale booster for the players as they are playing a crucial series in England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On Saturday, England women clinched a last-ball thriller to beat India women by five runs in the third T20I match between the two sides at the Oval.<\/p>\r\n\r\n