Shafali Verma, captain of the ICC U19 T20 World Cup 2023 winning Indian team took to Twitter to thank BCCI secretary Jay Shah for the glittering felicitation ceremony they received in Ahmedabad and for the opportunity to meet legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

The U19 T20 World Cup winners were felicitated by legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar who shared some words of wisdom with the young players and also presented the squad with a cheque of INR 5 crores ahead of the third T20I between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium on February 1.

The Indian U19 women’s cricket team beat England in the final to win the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup trophy on Sunday.

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“Thank you Hon’ble @JayShah Sir for inviting us for a special evening and providing us the precious opportunity to meet with @sachin_rt Sir! It has truly motivated the entire team and has boosted our spirit. Thank you again for all your support & encouragement! @BCCIWomen @BCCI," Shafali tweeted.

To this, Jay Shah replied: “@TheShefaliVerma The nation beams with pride over #TeamIndia's historic achievement. We continue to be committed to Women's Cricket in India & this is one of those steps in that direction. Onwards and upwards!”

Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh will now return to South Africa to join the senior Women’s team which will be participating in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 for a chance for their second ICC title this year.