South Indian film icons Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu, and others lauded the Indian women’s cricket team for their maiden ICC World Cup triumph, calling it a defining moment for Indian sports that will inspire generations to dream big.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for winning their first ICC World Cup, saying their historic triumph has made the nation proud and will inspire millions of young Indians to dream big in sports.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur called the Women’s World Cup triumph the beginning of a new era for Indian women’s cricket, saying the goal now is to “make winning a habit.” She credited Shafali Verma’s bowling move and Deepti Sharma’s heroics for the victory.
India’s head coach Amol Muzumdar hailed the ICC Women’s World Cup triumph as a “watershed moment” for Indian cricket, lauding the team’s resilience and hard work. He called Shafali Verma’s all-round performance “magical” and credited fitness and fielding for the success.
Smriti Mandhana said India’s ICC Women’s World Cup win still felt unreal as she recalled years of heartbreak and hard work. Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh, and Prajakta Rawal also shared emotional reflections on India’s historic triumph in Navi Mumbai.
Chasing a mammoth 339, Jemimah anchored the spirited response with an incredible 127 not out from 134 balls including 14 fours, as India scored 341/5 in 48.3 overs to win with five wickets
England beat Bangladesh by four wickets in a tense ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match in Guwahati. Heather Knight’s unbeaten 79 anchored the chase after Sophie Ecclestone’s three-wicket haul restricted Bangladesh to 178. England now top the points table
The ICC announced global broadcast arrangements for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Matches, starting September 30, will be available on Star Sports, JioHotstar, ICC.tv, Willow TV, Sky Sports, Prime Video Australia, and other platforms, ensuring worldwide coverage.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana says her team aims to play fearless, disciplined cricket at the ICC Women’s World Cup in Sri Lanka. With a mix of experienced players and young talent, she hopes their performances inspire more girls in Pakistan.
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour reached Indore, sparking enthusiasm at landmarks, schools, and Holkar Stadium, where players and officials engaged fans ahead of the global event starting September 30.
