Aussie, Indian eves welcomed at Sydney Opera House before World Cup

Sydney: The Australian and Indian women's national cricket teams were officially welcomed to Sydney at the iconic Sydney Opera House ahead of the T20 Women's World Cup 2020 opening match at the Sydney Showground Stadium on Friday. The formalities, hosted by Stuart Ayres MLC Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney and Bronnie Taylor MLC Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women, showcased a taste of Sydney’s unique and diverse spirit and its local culture with a special indigenous performance by Redfern-based Tribal Warrior on arrival and acknowledgment to the country by indigenous Australian player, Ashleigh Gardener. T20 World Cup CEO Nick Hockley took to the stage before lawyer and Founder of Women In League, Mary Konstantopoulos, hosted a Q&A with Australian captain Meghann Lanning and Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Both captains were presented with commemorative cricket bats painted by Wollongong indigenous artist Zachary Bennett-Brook. IANS

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