City
Epaper

Sports can change a child's reality: Mithali Raj

By IANS | Updated: July 3, 2019 14:55 IST

Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj says sports can not just change a childs reality, but influence public support.

Open in App

Entertainment One's Peppa Pig is in India for the #PeppaPlaysCricket campaign for the ongoing World Cup. It will culminate on July 7 with Mithali as special guest at the event here. There will also be players from Team India North, Street Child Cricket World Cup 2019.

Mithali is also Goodwill Ambassador of Team India North, the children's team who represented India at Street Child Cricket World Cup (SCCWC).

"It's been an amazing journey to be a Goodwill Ambassador for Team India North at the Street Child Cricket World Cup. A journey that has taken them from the streets to Lord's. I know the true potential that sports can play to not just change a child's reality, but influence public support.

"So, to be able to support and promote the sport with kids' favourite Peppa and George is just wonderful. Over 20 lakh vulnerable children live on the streets in India - and there lies our nation's untapped potential. I am proud to see Peppa Pig and her little brother George coming to India to play cricket and raise awareness on a cause that is so dear to my heart," Mithali said in a statement.

She will also unveil a special cricket-themed video shot with Peppa, George, players from Team India North, and Soha Ali Khan. The video will go live on Nick Jr. and Voot Kids.

( With inputs from IANS )

Tags: indiaTeam India NorthMithaliGeorge
Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalIranian President Calls for Constructive Role of Brics to Halt West Asia Conflict During Talks With PM Modi

LifestyleEid 2026 Date: When Will Saudi Arabia, UAE and India Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr?

MaharashtraMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Unfurls 200-Foot National Flag at Nagpur’s Kasturchand Park

NationalAhmedabad Traffic Update for India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Final: Check Road Closures and Alternate Routes Near Narendra Modi Stadium

AurangabadLocal industries feel heat of Global conflict

Entertainment Realted Stories

EntertainmentDhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Day 19: How Much Did Ranveer Singh’s Film Earn on Its 3rd Monday? Check Day-Wise Earnings Report

EntertainmentJasleen Royal collaborates with Badshah for romantic song 'Inaam'

Entertainment"I didn't flinch once for almost 4 hours": Virat Kohli reacts to Dhurandhar: The Revenge

EntertainmentVirat Kohli calls Dhurandhar: The Revenge a ‘cinematic experience’; Aditya Dhar responds with gratitude

Entertainment"Was there from beginning, like a silent co-director": Aditya Dhar lauds editor Shivkumar Panicker's work in Dhurandhar's success