A new era begins: Cricket legends salute historic World Cup win

The roar of a billion fans echoed across the globe as the Indian women's cricket team clinched their historic maiden ICC Women's World Cup title, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. This momentous victory, the culmination of years of resilience and dedication, was met with an outpouring of emotion and praise from the cricketing fraternity, both men and women, past and present. 

The Indian Women's Cricket Team achieved an unprecedented milestone by winning their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title in 2025. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur led the 'Women in Blue' to a commanding 52-run victory over South Africa in a thrilling final held in Navi Mumbai. The triumph, spearheaded by an explosive half-century from Player of the Match Shafali Verma and a match-winning five-wicket haul by Deepti Sharma, ended decades of World Cup heartbreak and is universally hailed as a watershed moment that will fundamentally reshape the landscape of women's sport in India.

Sachin Tendulkar

"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."

Virat Kohli

 "Inspiration for generations to come, you've made every Indian proud with your fearless cricket and belief throughout. You guys deserve all the accolades and enjoy the moment to the fullest. Well done Harman and the team. Jai Hind."

 MS Dhoni

 "Congratulations to the Women's cricket team for winning World Cup 2025 and the nation is now celebrating and it's a moment of joy they played really well and got to learn from them that we always have to try harder and never give up."

Virender Sehwag

 "Champions! Har chauke har wicket, apne Jajbe se poore desh ka dil jeet liya! Proud of our World Champion girls. What a victory. @ImHarmanpreet Kaur aur unki team ne poori generation ko sapna de diya jeetne ka, ladne ka, chamakne ka! #CWC25"

Mohammed Kaif

 "It's that dream night when Harmanpreet's team got an identity and billion fans. This World Cup win will inspire millions. Ek salaam is desh ki betiyon ke naam (A salute in the name of the daughters of this country)."

Mohammad Shami

“History created. Our women have turned dreams into reality- lifting the World Cup for India! Well done to the girls and the entire support staff.”

Ravichandran Ashwin

“Congratulations @BCCIWomen, that was one hell of a campaign. Well done to girls and support staff led by @anmolmuzumdar11”

Anil Kamble

“A remarkable campaign from start to finish- disciplined, fearless and united. This win is a reflection of the team’s consistency and composure under pressure. Full credit to South Africa as well, fought with heart and made the final a true contest of champions.”

Yusuf Pathan

“History created! Huge congratulations to the Indian Women’s Cricket Team on winning the 50-over World Cup for the very first time! What a proud moment for the entire nation your hard work, spirit, and determination have made India shine on the world stage. Well played South Africa too for a great tournament.”

Yuvraj Singh

“A new era of Indian cricket begins, all thanks to the grit, determination and skill of women in blue. A team built on unbreakable spirit came together to create a moment the world will never forget. They put their bodies on the line for this dream and made sure they saw it through the end.”

Mithali Raj

“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 has finally come true.”

The congratulations weren't just simple posts; they were acknowledgments of a watershed moment that is expected to redefine the future of women's sport in the country. The hard-fought victory has been universally recognized as a triumph of spirit and resilience, cementing the team's place in sporting history and providing an indelible source of inspiration for countless aspiring cricketers. The message is clear: Indian cricket, both men's and women's, stands united in celebrating this monumental, barrier-breaking achievement.