The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has dedicated a commemorative wall at the MCA Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy and Recreation Centre in Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai, displaying images of Mumbai’s female captains in recognition of their major contributions to the city’s and India’s cricketing heritage.
This gesture, inaugurated in the presence of MCA President Ajinkya Naik, Apex Council members, and international and domestic women cricketers from Mumbai, not only honours these trailblazers but also strives to inspire the next generation of women cricketers.
The unveiling coincided with the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour in Mumbai, where the MCA received the trophy to commemorate the city’s rich cricketing tradition and lasting passion for the sport.
Mumbai has always been at the forefront of Indian women’s cricket. When India competed in its first-ever Women’s World Cup in 1978, the team was led by Mumbaikar Diana Edulji. Continuing that proud tradition, Jemimah Rodrigues will represent India in the upcoming 13th edition of the tournament, with Sayali Satghare also named among the reserves.
Players and officials posed with the World Cup trophy, creating memorable moments that reflected the pride and excitement for the global event, which has returned to India after 12 years.
Speaking on the occasion, MCA President Ajinkya Naik said:
“Mumbai has always been a cradle of talent for Indian women’s cricket, producing leaders and match-winners who have made a lasting impact on the game. From Diana Edulji ji leading India in the first World Cup to today’s stars like Jemimah Rodrigues, our players have carried the city’s legacy with pride. This special wall is a tribute to our women captains, whose contributions will continue to inspire generations. The arrival of the World Cup trophy in Mumbai makes this occasion even more special and strengthens our commitment to supporting women’s cricket at every level.”
MCA Secretary Abhay Hadap said:
“This special wall is more than a tribute — it celebrates the leaders who have shaped Mumbai’s women’s cricket. We hope it stands as a symbol of pride and inspires the next generation to dream bigger and achieve greater heights for the city and the country.”
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will be played from September 30 to November 2 across DY Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai), ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam) and R Premadasa Stadium (Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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