New Delhi: A wave of pride swept through Indian cricket as India Women’s World Cup Win created history at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav were among the first to congratulate the women’s team. Their spectacular triumph over South Africa on Sunday night was remarkable.
Team India’s women delivered a commanding 52-run victory, marking their maiden ICC World Cup title. It represented the dawn of a new era for women’s cricket in India. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian captain to lift an ICC trophy. She etched her name in the record books.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Gambhir expressed his admiration:
“You have not just created history, you’ve created a legacy that will inspire generations of girls! #LegendsForever,” he wrote.
Suryakumar followed with an emotional post:
“What a historic moment for Indian cricket. Our Women in Blue have shown the world what passion, perseverance and belief can achieve. Congratulations!”
As midnight celebrations filled Navi Mumbai with cheers and tears, fans witnessed a dream decades in the making. The win was redemption for the heartbreak of 2017, when India narrowly missed the title against England.
Veterans Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami, who dedicated their careers to the game, were honoured as the current champions presented them with the trophy—an emotional tribute that symbolized India’s long journey to glory.
With this India Women’s World Cup Win, a new generation of girls now dares to dream bigger. This proves that Indian women’s cricket has truly arrived on the world stage.
–IANS
