Patna, Sep 25 (PTI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday lauded the Indian women’s cricket team for winning the gold at the Asian Games.

In a statement, Kumar hailed “our daughters” for bringing laurels to the country “by virtue of their talent and teamwork”.

“It is a historic performance which would infuse sports enthusiasts with fresh energy”, added Kumar.

At the Asian Games being held in Hangzhou, China, India put up a fighting total of 116 in 20 overs and bowled out Sri Lanka for 97 to clinch the gold medal.

Source: PTI News