Raipur, 20 October 2026: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today said that it is an occasion of pride and joy for Chhattisgarh that a series of three T-20 international matches has been organized between the women’s cricket teams of India and Zimbabwe at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Nava Raipur.
Organizing the International Women’s Cricket Series for the first time on the soil of Chhattisgarh is an important achievement in the sports history of the state. The opening of the first bilateral series between India and Zimbabwe women’s cricket teams from Chhattisgarh makes the occasion even more historic.
sai reached Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Nava Raipur and enjoyed the third match of India-Zimbabwe Women’s T-20 International series.
He warmly welcomed and congratulated the players of women’s cricket teams of both the countries on the soil of Chhattisgarh and congratulated them for their excellent performance.
Encouraging the players, the Chief Minister said that the women players who have made a name for themselves at the international level with their talent and hard work are an inspiration for crores of daughters of the country.
The Chief Minister said that organizing international women’s cricket matches for the first time in Nava Raipur is a proof of Chhattisgarh’s growing role in the field of sports.
This is not just a cricket series but also an opportunity to inspire the daughters of the state to dream big and fulfill them. When our daughters see world-class players playing in front of them, they too will gain confidence in moving forward in the field of sports and bringing glory to Chhattisgarh and the country, he added.
