Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt was featured in the new Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 promo for Star Sports, where she gave her support to the Indian women’s team. The talented actor has added a new dimension to the ever-changing landscape of Indian cinema with her women-centric films like Raazi, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Dear Zindagi, and many more. Her upcoming film, Jigra, also sees her playing the important role of looking to protect her brother against all odds.
During the promo, her passion for the sport and the Indian women’s team was evident as she asked the fans to stand in support of the Indian Women’s team as they look to create “HerStory” at the marquee event next month. The much-awaited Women’s T20 World Cup is all set to begin on Thursday, October 3, as Bangladesh take on Scotland at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The opening day also sees Pakistan and Sri Lanka playing at the same venue.
Where there’s a Jigra, there’s a way!@aliaa08 has a heartfelt message for #Teamindia fans as the #WomenInBlue aim to create 𝙷̶𝚒̶𝚜̶𝚝̶𝚘̶𝚛̶𝚢̶ #HerStory!
Catch India v New Zealand on October 4 at 7pm IST on Star Sports Network (Available only in India) #T20WorldCup… pic.twitter.com/nYmEOZL065
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 24, 2024
However, Team India will play two warm-up matches against the West Indies (September 29) and South Africa (October 1) in Dubai before the tournament starts. India have been placed in Group A along with New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Australia. They begin their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024 against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Friday, October 4 as well.
Meanwhile, the arch-rivals clash between India and Pakistan will take place at the same venue on Sunday, October 6. India’s next clash will be against Sri Lanka as they look to avenge their defeat to Chamari Athapaththu’s side in the Women’s Asia Cup final earlier this year as well. India’s last Group A fixture will be against defending champions Australia on Sunday, October 13, and this match will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium as well.
