At the stroke of midnight on Sunday, celebrations broke out across the country. From Erramalle in Andhra to Parsa village in Shimla, fireworks went off as South Africa’s Nadine de Klerk holed out the low full toss from Deepti Sharma to skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. Tears flowed freely as Deepti, the showstopper, was enveloped by her…
Amanjot Kaur of India celebrates with team mate Renuka Singh (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Navi Mumbai: They say that catches win matches. Some catches, like the one then-Indian captain Kapil Dev took, running backwards to grab the ball and send an on-song West Indies great Viv Richards back at a critical stage in the…
India’s players celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 one-day international (ODI) final match between India and South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on November 3, 2025. (AFP) NEW DELHI: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur shared a heartwarming photo of herself lying on the bed with…
India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 triumph was nothing short of a fairytale. Few had expected Harmanpreet Kaur’s side to even reach the final, especially after a shaky group stage that nearly ended their campaign. But what followed was one of the most remarkable turnarounds in Indian cricket history — one that, as Harmanpreet revealed, began…
India Women’s cricket team (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has lavished praise on India’s young left-arm spinner Sree Charani for her exceptional performance in the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup. The 39-year-old veteran believes the youngster has all the makings of a future superstar and broke down the technical brilliance…
Team India (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 triumph is not just rewriting the record books — it’s transforming the financial landscape of women’s cricket. After Harmanpreet Kaur and her team’s 52-run victory over South Africa in the final at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, the players are set…
Chris Gayle (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) — a glittering T20 spectacle meant to bring global cricket to Jammu and Kashmir — imploded overnight. Organisers allegedly fled Srinagar at midnight, leaving behind unpaid bills, stranded players, and stunned hotel staff.Former West Indies star Chris Gayle, New Zealand’s Jesse Ryder,…
Smriti Mandhana gave special mention to a teammate after the title win in Navi Mumbai (PTI Photos) India’s maiden Women’s World Cup triumph on Sunday night was marked by joy, emotion, and moments that went beyond the scoreboard. As the celebrations carried on deep into the night at DY Patil Stadium, one gesture from vice-captain…
Amanjot Kaur won best fielder in the final for a stellar run out and the monumental catch of Laura Wolvaardt (Screengrabs) In a final filled with defining moments, Amanjot Kaur delivered one that will be remembered for years. Her dramatic catch to dismiss South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt turned the Women’s World Cup final decisively…
India Women debuted their team anthem after the World Cup win in Navi Mumbai (Screengrabs) The celebrations at the DY Patil Stadium stretched well into the night after India Women clinched their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title. Following a hard-fought 52-run win over South Africa, the atmosphere turned festive as the players gathered in…
Harmanpreet Kaur had a special message for the camera during Team India’s trophy celebrations (Images via X/Screengrabs, Getty) On a night that belonged to Indian cricket, emotions, pride and celebration flowed freely as Harmanpreet Kaur’s team lifted the ICC Women’s World Cup for the very first time at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.After…
Team India Women are set to meet PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Images via AP) Fresh from scripting history at the DY Patil Stadium, India’s World Cup-winning women’s cricket team is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side defeated South Africa by 52 runs in Sunday’s final at…
Mithali Raj, Smriti Mandhana & Harmanpreet Kaur (X) The Indian women’s cricket team’s World Cup victory in 2025 wasn’t just a sporting milestone — it was an emotional full circle. Years of heartbreak, hard work, and hope finally came together in one unforgettable night. The moment India lifted that trophy, millions across the country celebrated…
South Africa WTC win, India Women’s World Cup, RCB win IPL There are sporting curses, and then there are decades of emotional torment disguised as loyalty. In 2025, four of the most long-suffering fan bases on the planet — Tottenham Hotspur followers, South African cricket fans, PSG loyalists, and RCB supporters — finally experienced what…
Harmanpreet Kaur of India lifts the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup trophy after her team’s victory in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 Final match between India and South Africa at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy on November 02, 2025 in Navi Mumbai, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) This was a dream…
Deepti Sharma’s face said it all — disbelief, pride, and pure joy. The all-rounder, who produced one of the greatest performances in Women’s World Cup history, guided India to their maiden title and was deservedly named the Player of the Tournament. “Honestly, we still can’t believe this result. It feels like a dream. But I’m…
World Champions Team India (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: The moment Nadine de Klerk sliced a low full toss from Deepti Sharma towards extra cover, the nation held its breath. Harmanpreet Kaur, calm yet alert, timed her leap perfectly — walking backward, stretching her hands high, and clasping the ball that sealed India’s destiny. And…
Outclassing South Africa by 52 runs in the final of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday night, with 45,000 fans cheering them, India finally put an end to their long wait for an elusive World Cup crown. (PTI Photo) NAVI MUMBAI: The ending of the fairytale called India’s…
The ICC Women’s World Cup final saw Shafali Verma take two wickets after being handed the ball in a surprise move by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqboola) The Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 has reached its grand finale at the Dr DY Patil Stadium, where India and South Africa battled it out for cricket’s…
Shafali Verma top scored for India Women in the final against South Africa at the DY Patil with 87 from 78 balls. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Navi Mumbai: Talking to reporters after being suddenly parachuted into India’s squad-despite not even being in the reserves before the 2025 World Cup semifinal against Australia at the DY Patil…
