29 August,2017 08:48 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
India's women's cricket star Harmanpreet Kaur said that she had never thought of winning the prestigious Arjuna award which she will receive today.
India batswoman Harmanpreet
India's women's cricket star Harmanpreet Kaur said that she had never thought of winning the prestigious Arjuna award which she will receive today.
Harmanpreet has been named as one of the 17 sportspersons to receive the Arjuna award from the President of India.
"For a sportsperson, any kind of recognition from the government is welcome and it boosts your confidence. Getting Arjuna is a dream for any sportsperson," Harmanpreet said. "I thank the government for thinking that I am worthy of this award and I am very happy for this. This will motivate me to work even better in future," she added.
Harmanpreet, whose memorable 171 not out in the World Cup semi-finals against Australia took India to the finals, said she would want a women's IPL to begin soon in India. "We get the opportunity to play in other leagues like women's Big Bash League (in Australia), Super League (in England).
"If there is women's IPL in India, it will be big. In think the BCCI is mulling over on the issue," said the Punjab batswoman.
She hoped that the number of international matches for the women's team is increased. "I hope the quantum of matches will increase and the BCCI is having discussion on this."
