Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli initiated a campaign to support national women cricketers competing in the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s World T20 under the hashtag ‘jersey know no gender.’
Ahead of India’s match with Ireland, Kohli took to Twitter and urged people to support the Indian team using #JerseyKnowsNoGender.
“We’re on our way to the semi-finals.. and it’s time to back Team India to bring home the World Cup! #JerseyKnowsNoGender?? I nominate @RishabPant777, @NSaina, @chetrisunil11 and all of you to join in. Wear your jerseys and strike the pose to cheer them on! ??@Uber_India #WT20,” he wrote.
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We’re on our way to the semi-finals.. and it’s time to back Team India to bring home the World Cup! #JerseyKnowsNoGender💪
I nominate @RishabPant777, @NSaina, @chetrisunil11 and all of you to join in. Wear your jerseys and strike the pose to cheer them on! 👍@Uber_India #WT20 pic.twitter.com/cVFhOYjXfX— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 15, 2018
Sports personalities belonging to various field, ranging from tennis to badminton, have joined the ‘jersey know no gender’
Wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant, who was nominated by Kohli to join the campaign, took to his official Twitter handle and cheered for the Indian team.
“Virat bhai, I’m taking the chain forward by nominating @imharmanpreet, @phogat_vinesh . #JerseyKnowsNoGender?? Come on, everyone! Let’s support Team India. Wear your jerseys, or the colour blue, do the pose and cheer our girls on! @Uber_India @ICC #WT20 @ImVkohli,” he wrote.
Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal also posted best wishes for the women’s cricket team on Twitter.
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“#JerseyKnowsNoGender?? I’m going to be cheering Team India on! @MirzaSania @klrahul11 @HimaDas8 and each one of you – it’s time to wear your jerseys or our blue tonight, strike the pose and show your support. Great initiative by @Imvkohli and @Uber_India @ICC #WT20,” she wrote.
Tennis ace Sania Mirza also joined the fray and tweeted, “#JerseyKnowsNoGender?? I’m going to be cheering Team India on! @MangteC, @itsSSR, @hardikpandya7 and each one of you – it’s time to wear your jerseys or our blue tonight, strike the pose and show your support. Great initiative by @Imvkohli and @Uber_India @ICC #WT20 @ImVkohli.”
India have sealed their spot in the semi-final of the Women’s World T20 after defeating Ireland by 52 runs in their group stage match. Mithali Raj scored a half century and became highest scorer in the Indian T20I, surpassing Rohit and Virat Kohli.
Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur thanked the supporters for the overwhelming love they showered on them.
“#JerseyKnowsNoGender ??The love & support flooding social media is overwhelming. Feels great to have cemented another win & we promise to do you proud. Your support has charged us up and we are raring to go. This one’s for you India! @JemiRodrigues @imVkohli @Uber_India @ICC #WT20,” she tweeted.
India will take on Australia in their next clash which is scheduled to be held on November 17 at the Providence Stadium, Guyana.