Indian team spotted playing with Bismah Maroof’s baby in heartwarming moment
In some endearing visuals, the Indian women’s team was seen playing with Pakistan captain, Bismah Maroof’s baby. The said visuals were captured post the Women’s World Cup match between the two sides in Mount Maunganui that India won by 107 runs.
After the game, some of the Indian players were seen walking up to the Pakistani dressing room to meet the six-month-old baby. Notably, Maroof has travelled for the World Cup with her daughter, Fatima. The Indian players later went on to click a few pictures with the baby who was at that time in her mother’s arms. The warming scenes between the two arch-rivals is the perfect endorsement of the spirit that a sport must be played with.
The Pakistani captain, who has travelled with her infant child, has been lauded by many for her dedication and commitment to her nation. Many fans have been heaping praises on the 30-year-old while also being in awe of the visuals of her and the baby.
India gets off to a winning start at the Women’s World Cup
Having won the toss and electing to bat first, the Indian team was in a spot of real bother being 114-6 at one point. Just when it looked like they could find it difficult to come back in the game, the Indian lower middle order resurrected things and steadied the ship as both Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar showed immense character in their 100+ run partnership for the 7th wicket.
While Rana scored 53 off 48 balls, Vastrakar top-scored for her side with 67 off 59 balls. The two batters hit four and eight boundaries respectively with India managing to post a decent enough target of 244/7 on the board. Pakistan in their chase never really got going, folding up for 137 in 43 overs.
While India will now travel to Hamilton where they take on New Zealand on March 10, Pakistan remains in Mount Maunganui to face Australia on March 8.
