BCCI recieves Game Changer of the Year Award ; Jay Shah dedicates this to Indian Women Cricketers

At the CNBC TV 18 Business Leader Awards, the Board of Control for Cricket in India received the Game Changer of the Year Award.

Top Indian women’s cricketers like Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami, Harmanpreet Kaur, and others were present to accept this prestigious award with Secretary Jay Shah.

Shah after receiving this award was elated and thanked all Indian women cricketers for playing their part to take cricket to the next level.

“Thankful to all cricketers who work hard on the field. Thankful to linear and digital viewers for supporting the game of cricket. I would like to dedicate this IBLA award to all our women cricketers. In 2019, women players played their first ever pink-ball test in Australia where they dominated. When I took over the BCCI, I decided we couldn’t allow discrimination in match fees and decided on pay parity. There was unanimous agreement over ensuring pay parity for women cricketers in India.”

Former India women’s Legend Cricketer, Mithali Raj talked about massive changes in women’s cricket and added that many girls are professionally opting for this sport.

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“I have seen a whole lot of changes in women’s cricket in the last two years. Women’s cricket is a viable sport and holds lucrative offers for young girls. Women cricketers on television will inspire many other girls to walk down their path,” Mithali said.

Legendary Indian women fast bowler Jhulan Goswami stressed on the importance of BCCI Women’s Premier League for playing an important role in uplifting women’s cricket in the country.

She added that more editions will propel the growth of women’s cricket in the country.

“Women’s Premier League will be a game-changer for Women’s cricket. More young girls say they want to become WPL players and participate in the tournament,” Jhulan said.

Apart from Indian women’s cricketer other sports personalities including the likes of Nikhat Zareen bagged Sports Leader of the year award.