Head's one-year-old daughter, Maxwell's wife get rape threats on social media after defeating India
In the aftermath of Australia's victory in the ICC World Cup 2023 against India, certain sections of Indian fans have resorted to targeting Australian cricketers and their families. The final, held at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, saw Australia defeating India, a team that had remained unbeaten in 10 consecutive ODIs before the summit clash.
The Australian team's success in silencing the 1.3 lakh-strong Indian crowd has unfortunately led to some fans venting their frustration on social media platforms, particularly targeting the wives of players such as Glenn Maxwell and Travis Head, the Player of the Match in the final for his outstanding 137 during Australia's 241-run chase.
Vini Raman, Glenn Maxwell's wife with roots in South India, faced abusive messages on her Instagram account. Responding to the negativity, she posted on her Instagram story, "Cue all the hateful vile DMs. Stay classy. Can't believe this needs to be said BUT you can be Indian and also support the country of your birth where you have been raised and more importantly the team your husband + father of your plays in #nobrainer. Take a chill pill and direct the outrage towards more important world issues."
Travis Head's one-year-old daughter, along with her mother Jessica Davies, also became targets of abuse, including rape threats.
Australia's victory marked their sixth in one-day international cricket, following their triumphs in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2015. The win also broke the trend of home teams lifting the cup, as Australia achieved the title in India.
On the other hand, Team India faced disappointment and will have to wait for another opportunity to vie for an ICC title, having not won one in the last decade.
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Kolhapur’s Saee Jadhav becomes first woman Territorial Army officer to pass out of IMA
Pune (PTI): Saee Jadhav from Maharashtra’s Kolhapur has become the first woman Territorial Army officer to complete pre-commissioning training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, breaking the institution’s 93-year-old tradition of male-only officer training.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated her and said her achievement is an inspiring milestone that gives direction to the dreams of countless young girls across the country.
Jadhav, 23, was commissioned as a Lieutenant during the Passing Out Parade of the 157th course held last week, marking a historic milestone for the IMA, which was established in 1932 and has since produced generations of Army officers.
She was commissioned into the services on December 13 during the commissioning ceremony at IMA, Dehradun.
Speaking to PTI, Saee’s father Sandip Jadhav, a serving major with the Territorial Army, said that Saee has been commissioned into the 130 Territorial Army (ecological ) battalion of Kumaon Regiment at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand.
Saee is currently pursuing her MBA through distance learning, he said.
“While pursuing her MBA, she was also preparing for competitive exams and TA (Territorial Army). She appeared for the exam in December 2023. There was only one vacancy for a woman officer in TA and since her rank was at the top in merit, she was selected,” said Major Jadhav.
“She is now commissioned into 130 Infantry Battalion (TA) of Kumaon Regiment at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand,” he said.
Jadhav said her daughter was inclined to join the armed forces, given the family’s armed forces background. “As parents, we feel proud that our daughter followed her dream and chose to serve the nation,” he added.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also congratulated “Marathi Mulgi” Saee.
“She has created history by becoming first woman officer cadet to pass out of IMA in 93 years… It is a matter of immense pride that this honour has gone to a Marathi Mulgi!,” he wrote in a post on X.
“This is not just an individual success story, but an inspiring milestone that gives direction to the dreams of countless young girls across the country. Educated and brought up in Belgaum and originally from Kolhapur, Sai represents the 4th generation of the Jadhav family to carry forward the legacy of service to the nation,” he added.
