From Sachin, Virat, PM Modi to Mithali: Emotions, pride pour in for the Indian Women's Cricket team

India's historic victory in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 has been celebrated by cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Mithali Raj alongside the nation's leaders like PM Narendra Modi

Indian team celebrating their maiden ICC Women's World Cup win. Image | ICC

India’s historic victory in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final has drawn warm congratulations from some of the biggest names in Indian cricket and the country’s leadership. The maiden World Cup win for the Indian Women’s Cricket Team sparked widespread celebrations, with Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi among those who hailed the team’s extraordinary achievement.

"Something truly special:" Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers ever, praised the Women in Blue for their resilience and skill. He took to social media, applauding the entire team.

"1983 inspired an entire generation to dream big and chase those dreams. Today, our Women’s Cricket Team has done something truly special. They have inspired countless young girls across the country to pick up a bat and ball, take the field and believe that they too can lift that trophy one day. This is a defining moment in the journey of Indian women’s cricket. Well done, Team India. You’ve made the whole nation proud," Sachin posted on X.

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"Inspiration for generations to come:" Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli also expressed his admiration and joy for the team’s success. Posting on Instagram, Kohli congratulated the players and coaching staff for their historic feat. He wrote, “The girls have created history and I couldn’t be more proud as an Indian to see the hard work of so many years come to life finally. They deserve all the applause and a big congratulations to Harman and the whole team for achieving this historic feat. Also congratulations to the whole squad and the management for the work behind the scenes. Well done India. Enjoy the moment to the fullest. This will inspire generations of girls to take up the sport in our country. Jai hind."

PM Modi congratulated the Women's team too

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the chorus of congratulations, tweeting his heartfelt bravo to the champions. He lauded their courage, composure, and determination, noting that the win was a moment of great pride for the nation.

"A spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. Their performance in the final was marked by great skill and confidence. The team showed exceptional teamwork and tenacity throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our players. This historic win will motivate future champions to take up sports," he wrote on X.

"The dream finally came true:" Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj, the former India captain and highest run scorer in Women's International cricket, could not hold her emotions and wrote an emotional note for Harmanpreet Kaur and the team.

"Champions of the World I’ve seen this dream for over two decades, to watch the Indian women lift that World Cup trophy. Tonight, that dream finally came true. From the heartbreak of 2005 to the fight of 2017, every tear, every sacrifice, every young girl who picked up a bat believing we belong here, it all led to this moment. To the new champions of world cricket, you didn’t just win a trophy, you won every heart that ever beat for Indian women’s cricket. Jai Hind," she wrote on X.

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