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World Cup: Indian women achieved what men could not, says Virender Sehwag

Former opener Virender Sehwag has praised Indian women team ahead of their World Cup 2017 final against England at Lord's on Sunday (July 23).

Bengaluru, July 22: Former opening batsman Virender Sehwag today (July 22) praised the Indian women's team for achieving what the men's side could not at the ICC World Cup.

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Mithali Raj-led side will face England in the final of the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 title clash on Sunday (July 23) at Lord's Cricket Ground.

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Ahead of the final, Sehwag took to the micro-blogging website Twitter to praise the women and hoped they would bring the trophy home.

"Our girls achieved what our men could not. Our men's team exited the ICC World Cup 2015 losing to Australia in semi-finals but our women defeated Australia, which was a strong contender, in the semi-final," Sehwag said in a video message posted on his Twitter page on Saturday.

"I was thrilled to watch Indian women defeat Australia. I hope they will repeat the performance and win the final and make India proud. All the very best," he added.

On Thursday (July 20), Harmanpreet Kaur was the batting star for India as she blazed her way to a historic 115-ball 171 not out. Thanks to her brilliant knock, India defeated Australia in the last-four encounter at Derby.

Sehwag had praised Harmanpreet after watching her innings. "It's been a privilege and honour to watch you and the team ,Harmanpreet. Wish you the very best for the finals on 23rd. Chak De India !," he had written on his Twitter page.

OneIndia News

Story first published: Thursday, August 3, 2017, 7:55 [IST]
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