Women In Cricket Are Not Just Playing But Changing The Game: Kay Morland

Hyderabad: The much-anticipated Inner Wheel Champions Cricket League (IWCL) will be held tomorrow at Shourya Convention, Yousufguda, Hyderabad. Former Indian cricket captain Mohd Azharuddin, Vijay Mohan Raj, Former Ranji player will be the Chief Guests and inaugurate the matches. Four zonal teams will compete, with two semi-finals and a grand final scheduled as part of the one-day carnival, hosted by District 315.

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A lavish opening ceremony was held this evening at Shourya Convention. The celebrations began with the inauguration of “Naya Bazar,” an exhibition showcasing local merchandise from across the country. Adding to the spirit of empowerment, the program “Suno, suno, meri awaaz—ordinary women doing extraordinary things” highlighted inspiring stories of Inner Wheel women achievers. The evening came alive with a special performance by Saxophone Subbalakshmi, a Guinness World Record holder, who performed along with her all-girl band.

Kay Morland, International Inner Wheel President from Australia, was the Chief Guest at the inaugural ceremony. Praising the spirit of India and the love for cricket, she said: “India is a wonderful country. Both India and Australia are proud cricket-playing nations. Women’s cricket is rewriting the rules of the game, proving that passion and talent know no gender. From dusty grounds to world stadiums, women cricketers are inspiring a new generation of dreamers. Every six they hit and every wicket they take is a step toward equality in sports. Women in cricket are not just playing the game—they are changing the game.”

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Jyoti Mahipal, Association President of Inner Wheel Clubs in India, added that 44 women travelled from different cities across India at their own cost to participate in this league. “In India, cricket is not just a sport, but the heartbeat of the nation. The sport is in our blood—we eat, sleep, talk, and dream cricket,” she said.

The IWCL is an annual women’s cricket carnival organized by Inner Wheel, one of the world’s largest women’s voluntary organizations focused on friendship, service, and international understanding. The first league was held in November 2024 in Haryana, India, with six teams, aiming to promote women in sports and strengthen community engagement.

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Today, Inner Wheel has grown to over 120,000 members across 100 countries. It is the world’s largest women’s voluntary non-governmental organization dedicated to serving the needy and underprivileged. Founded in 1924, Inner Wheel’s objectives are to promote true friendship, render personal service, and foster international understanding.

The Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in India, with nearly 58,675 members and 1,722 clubs across 27 districts, continues to champion women’s leadership, social service, and empowerment through innovative platforms like IWCL.

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