When India proved its prowess by landing on the Moon, IIW decided to get the shining stars on the Earth and indeed at the historic Indian Gymkhana Club Osterley, they were all jubilant, shining and brimming with passion.
By Breaking all the taboos of society all around world women have already been creating new history and relentlessly proving that there is not a thing a woman can’t do. Fitness, Social interactions in the name of practice and sporting spirit as well as break the stereotype of cricket being a Gentleman’s Game were few purposes of the Tournament. Many ladies want to break the monotony of life by being part of something fun and competitive rather than the usual work, home and parties.
Ladies preferably non-professionals, home makers, lost touch with the popular sports excitedly started forming teams as soon as we announced.
A great step towards encouraging women to move towards physically fit and inspiring society for our new generation. A strong, happy woman in family helps in harmony in society and nation.
It was a nail-biting finish at the end as runner up team Legendry London made it tough for Kent knockers to reach to the comprehensive victory. In midst of high weather temperature and soaring high excitement at the ground Kent knockers claimed the GBS trophy. with the well-planned batting order and team strategy. Woman of the Match trophy was won by Krima Patel from Legendry London
The famous Narrator and Compere Mr Ravi Sharma kept the crowd enthralled and entertained with his commentary.
Kent knockers team won the match held at Gymkhana Osterley on 10th September 2023 by very few runs to win the championship.
Mr Asim Dutta, Director of UK Business Development GBS, Dr Dinesh Saraswat, Head of Community Outreach GBS and His Worshipful Mayor Afzaal Kiani presented the trophy to the winning team ‘Kent Knockers’ and medals to all the participating women players.
Chief Guests were His Worshipful Mayor of Hounslow Afzaal Kiani and Shri Sanjay Kumar Second Secretary (Coordination) High Commission of India UK, Guests of Honour included Warrant Officer Ashok Kumar Chauhan from the British Army, Cllr Shantanu Rajawat, Cllr Allan, Cllr Ron Mushiso, and Ms Purnima Rawal (Former Longest serving Hindu Met Police officer)
Six Teams which fought for the GBS Trophy are,
Kent knockers (Champions)- Namitha Chickmagular (Captain), Etika Tayal (Vice-Captain), Bhavika Sevani, Dipti Karadge, Rita Akola, Aradhana Kant, Meera Srinivas, Supritha Shetty, Shreya Arora, Shweta Bakshi, Shweta Khare
The Legendary London (Finalist)- Heenaba Zala (Captain), Krima Patel (Vice-Captain), Radhikaba Chudasama, Divyanshi Jadeja, Shilpaba Zala, Diptiben Patel, Bhavika Mehta, Krishnaben Sureshbhai Patel, Saptati Datta, Sheryl Shwetha, Mangal Bhalerao
Super Smasher- Shilpa Choudhary (Captain) Yogita Garg (Vice-Captain) Kanchan Thigale, Preethi Manivel, Shradha Karvir, Pari Narayanan, Pooja Kamath, Syama Sundari Nukala, Aditi Gupta, Karishma Dalal, Minal Sharma. Super Indians – Anshu Singh (Captain), Sudha Balasubramaniam (Vice-captain), Shivani Mishra, Shashi Mahajan, Banita Raut, Charu Parashar, Rutuja H. Suri, Krupa Patil, Padmapriya Natarajan, Deepti Gawans, Pachhipulusu Rohini Tara
(BY Ayesha Khan)
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This is very good news and the raised expectations as well performance from women’s sports from the motherland making significant impact around the world and even at Gymkhana is fantastic