Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Mandhana Joins UNICEF India as Celebrity Advocate; Tendulkar Welcomes Her
Smriti Mandhana has a new role with UNICEF India.
She will help speak up for children’s rights and opportunities for girls.
Her work will especially encourage girls to take part in sports.
She will also support programs for adolescent girls’ health and well-being.
UNICEF announced her appointment on International Day of the Girl.
Cricket star Sachin Tendulkar welcomed her to the UNICEF family.
Mandhana said that opportunities and encouragement helped her pursue cricket.
She believes every child should have a chance to dream big.
UNICEF India representative Cynthia McCaffrey said Mandhana’s story could inspire girls.
Smriti Mandhana was appointed UNICEF India’s celebrity advocate on International Day of the Girl.
Her role aims to promote children’s rights and equal opportunities for girls, particularly in sports.
She will support initiatives for adolescent girls’ empowerment, health, well-being and potential.
Sachin Tendulkar welcomed Mandhana, saying she would be a “brilliant voice for children’s rights.”
Mandhana said every child and young person deserves a chance to pursue ambitions and reach their potential.
- Who
- Smriti Mandhana, UNICEF India, Sachin Tendulkar and UNICEF India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey.
- What
- Mandhana was appointed UNICEF India’s celebrity advocate.
- When
- The appointment was announced on International Day of the Girl; Tendulkar welcomed her on Sunday.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To promote children’s rights and equal opportunities for girls, particularly in sports, and support adolescent girls’ health, well-being and potential.
- Appointment
- Smriti Mandhana became UNICEF India’s celebrity advocate.
- Announcement
- The appointment was announced on International Day of the Girl.
- Role focus
- Children’s rights and equal opportunities for girls, particularly in sports.
- Initiatives
- Empowering adolescent girls and promoting their health, well-being and potential.
- Previous involvement
- Mandhana supported UNICEF-ICC campaigns on gender equality and life skills, and UNICEF’s Promise to Children campaign.
- Tendulkar’s response
- Sachin Tendulkar welcomed Mandhana and called her a potential “brilliant voice for children’s rights.”
- UNICEF India representative
- Cynthia McCaffrey said Mandhana’s journey could inspire girls.
