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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has congratulated Indian Women's Cricket Team on becoming the first-ever women's team to win a Test match at Lord's.

In a social media post, Mr Mandaviya said, a commanding 270-run victory over England makes this achievement even more special. Congratulatory messages poured in for the Indian women's team, with Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Kiren Rijiju, and Jyotiraditya Scindia joining the Board of Control for Cricket in India in extending their wishes to the team.

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