On-field blues fail to dampen fans' spirit
Chandigarh, Dec. 12 -- The jam-packed Punjab Cricket Association's Mullanpur stadium lit-up on Thursday evening as it was hosted its first men's international T20 match witnessed an exciting clash with fans cheering their favourite Indian and South African cricketers from the stands.
However, the result which went against the hosts, left the fans disappointed as SA beat them by 51 runs. It looked like India would ride on home advantage in the second match as well and dominate to get the result in their favour. But one man stood between India and the win. It was Quinton de Kock's sheer brilliance with the bat which set the ball rolling for the visitors. The 32-year-old veteran SA batter produced a dazzling exhibition of ball-striking hitting 90 off just 46 balls.
Earlier, India's Women World Cup-winning captain, Harmanpreet Kaur and former cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who was part of the country's 2011 World Cup-winning squad, were honoured with stands at PCA stadium.
Harmanpreet, 36, played a pivotal role in India's maiden ICC title win, leading the Indian team to the Women's ODI World Cup last month.In her fifth appearance at the tournament, Harmanpreet led India to the world title.
After inaugurating the stands, the Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann handed cash rewards of Rs.11 lakh each to Harleen Kaur, Amanjot Kaur and captain Harmanpreet for being part of the World Cup winning team. Meanwhile, fielding coach of the same team Munish Bali also received a Rs.5 lakh award. PCA had announced these cash awards after India won the world title.
Newly appointed BCCI president Mithun Manhas was also present on the occasion....
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