Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 10:49am on 13 Apr 2025,Sunday Sports
In a heartwarming moment that highlights the camaraderie between Indian cricketers, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya gifted a bat to breakout Women’s Premier League (WPL) star Kashvee Gautam, just ahead of MI’s IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals in Delhi. Kashvee, who had an impressive outing in WPL 2025 while playing for Gujarat Giants, emerged as the team’s leading wicket-taker with 11 scalps. During the WPL, Kashvee had expressed a desire to own one of Pandya’s bats. The MI skipper took note and stayed true to his word. Ahead of Mumbai Indians’ sixth IPL fixture of the season, Pandya met Kashvee and presented her with a specially customized bat weighing 1100 grams, a thoughtful gesture acknowledging her talent and determination. The touching interaction, captured on video and shared widely on social media, showcases Pandya encouraging young talents and supporting the growing prominence of women’s cricket in India.