Indian women’s captain Smriti Mandhana gets new role at UNICEF, says 'every child deserves to dream big'
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What happened
UNICEF India has appointed Indian women’s cricket captain Smriti Mandhana as its Celebrity Advocate to promote girls’ rights, health, well-being and equal opportunities. Mandhana will support efforts to empower young girls and help them achieve their potential. A celebrated cricketer, she was part of India’s historic 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup-winning team and has set several batting records.
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