Explained: Why Mumbai Indians are wearing Women's team's jersey today vs KKR

Mumbai Indians, led by Suryakumar Yadav in absence of Rohit Sharma are seen wearing MI women's jersey today.

Mumbai Indians are taking on Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium in Match 22 of the IPL 2023. Mumbai are in the field with a change in their attire. MI have donned the jersey of their women’s cricket team. Mumbai Indians women won the inaugural Women’s Premier League that concluded last month. Now in a gesture to support and celebrate Women in Sports on the special ESA day celebrated on 15th April every year by the MI owners, Reliance Foundation. ESA is Reliance Foundation’s activity to support Education and Sports for All.

Why MI Women's team jersey?

This decision to wear MI Women’s jersey is to celebrate the historical win they got in the previous month. Under the ESA program, Reliance Foundation encourages girls to participate in Education as well as in Sports activities. Around 19000 girls are at the Wankhede stadium watching Mumbai take on Kolkata Knight Riders and celebrating ESA Day observed by the Reliance Foundation on 15th April every year. Nita Ambani while speaking with MumbaiIndians.com said, “This special match is a celebration of women in sports. This year saw a landmark beginning as well”. She added that she has dedicated this year’s ESA day to girl children.

Mumbai Indians had a poor IPL 2022 season and started badly in the IPL 2023 too. After two back to back losses, MI won their first game in the IPL 2023 against Delhi Capitals. Against KKR they will look to build on the momentum they got against the Capitals in a thrilling run chase. Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun Tendulkar is also making his debut in the big league against Kolkata Knight Riders. It will be a special moment for the Tendulkar family as well as for the kids watching the game.