Cricket’s market(ing) power was never built on merit alone — it was built on belief. When we extend that belief to women cricketers, we will make the game ‘just’. Equality is the most rational investment India can make in its future champions
Mithali and Jhulan, who were on commentary duties at the DY Patil Stadium, were involved in India's World Cup near-misses in 2005 and 2017.
She went on to say that after years of suffering, India's victory on Sunday allowed her to finally put the 2017 defeat behind her and convert it into a source of pride.
PM Modi was also questioned by Harmanpreet Kaur on how he always stays in the present. In response, the prime minister said that over time, it had become a habit and a part of his life.
Omaxe and Harmanpreet Kaur will collaborate on initiatives on athlete development, grassroots outreach, community events and awareness campaigns to promote sports as a viable career and a source of empowerment, the company said.
When the celebrations settled, Indian players took to Instagram to share photos with ICC Women's World Cup trophy.
Social media celebrates coach who turned heartbreak into history. One X user summed it up: 'Amol Muzumdar never wore the India cap as a player. Today, he wears the crown as a coach.'
It was 1983 that gave Indian men’s cricket a real voice on the world stage, and there’s little doubt that 2025 will be a similar watershed moment for the women.
Amol Muzumdar, who took charge of the national team in 2023, praised his squad’s resilience and unity throughout the tournament.
The viral moment comes after a turbulent campaign where India faced consecutive defeats and public criticism following a near-miss against England. Harmanpreet Kaur revealed that the heartbreak united the team.
Now as India won the title, that too in front of home crowd, it was only fitting to see the beacons of women's cricket in India get their dues paid and celebrate the moment with girls, who they once nurtured.
Celebrations filled the streets and social media as Harmanpreet Kaur’s team scripted history, defeating South Africa in the final. Verma was named Player of the Match; Sharma earned Player of the Tournament honours.
Harmanpreet Kaur, who doesn't shy from showcasing raw emotions, did exactly the same as kept running backwards but this time in jubilation with both her arms spread as the stadium broke out in loud roar.
Thanks to Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur, and everyone else that chipped in, these women will have a country behind them when they take the field against South Africa on Sunday afternoon.
In a game reduced to 42 overs a side, and where no other Indian batter crossed 36, Harmanpreet smashed 20 fours and 7 sixes in an incredible unbeaten 115-ball 171.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s moment of reckoning. She needs to be the leader in the change room and not just the captain in name.
Harmanpreet Kaur labelled Smriti Mandhana's wicket as the turning point for defeat where they opened the door for England to get back in the game.
The tension is at an all-time high and it also reached the Women's ODI World Cup, which starts from September 30 in Guwahati and is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Australia dominated from ball one courtesy a fiery start from their openers Alyssa Healy (30 off 18) and Georgia Voll (81 off 68).
The Indian team will have to rise to the occasion later this year when the ODI World Cup is at home.
Harmanpreet Kaur, who is the skipper of Mumbai Indians, got into a heated argument with UP Warriorz all-rounder Sophie Ecclestone, forcing umpires to intervene the scene.
Smriti Mandhana unsettled the Irish bowlers with her attacking strokeplay on both sides of the wicket.
India Women were all out for 100 all out in 34.2 overs against Australia and fans were not happy about the result at all.
Fresh off a 2-1 ODI series win at home against New Zealand, the Harmanpreet-led side faces a tough challenge in the three-match series with a poor record of just four wins in 16 ODIs Down Under and a 1-2 loss in their last rubber in 2021.
Indian batters flattered to deceive as skipper Sophie Devine's all-round heroics propelled New Zealand to a series-levelling 76-run win in the second women's ODI here on Sunday.