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On the night India’s women cricketers were crowned World Champions, the celebration extended far beyond the boundary ropes. It wasn’t merely about the victory — it was about grace, respect, and the emotion that defined a nation’s pride. As captain Harmanpreet Kaur stepped up to the podium at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium to receive the ICC Women’s World Cup trophy from ICC chair Jay Shah, a brief yet beautiful gesture encapsulated the spirit of Indian culture. After shaking hands, Harmanpreet instinctively started to bow down to touch Shah’s feet — a traditional Indian sign of respect and gratitude. However, Shah gently stopped her with a smile and a nod, declining the gesture. This exchange lasted only a few seconds but deeply resonated with millions watching. Soon after, emotion gave way to celebration. As Harmanpreet turned to her teammates, holding the glittering trophy aloft, the DY Patil Stadium erupted. The captain playfully teased her teammates by pretending to lift the trophy before triumphantly raising it above her head, triggering fireworks, chants, and tears of joy. One by one, her teammates took turns lifting the cup, dancing and laughing as bhangra beats filled the air. Just see the SANSKAR Harmanpreet tried to TOUCH feet of Jay Shah but he REFUSED & in fact, BOWED to her as she’s Nari Shakti of Bharat ?? Then he gave the trophy & LEFT the stage ASAP after the mandatory photos Recall a leader who was pushed off the stage by the RUDE Aussies… pic.twitter.com/wjLpT6nS9R — PallaviCT (@pallavict) November 2, 2025 India’s historic 52-run victory over South Africa was the culmination of years of persistence and heartbreak. Shafali Verma’s blazing 87 and Deepti Sharma’s match-defining all-round performance — 55 runs and a brilliant 5/39 — powered India to 298 for 7. Despite Laura Wolvaardt’s fighting hundred, South Africa fell short, and India’s dream finally came true. As confetti showered the champions and the tricolour waved proudly, it wasn’t just a trophy India lifted that night — it was the spirit of belief, resilience, and unity that defined a golden new era in Indian cricket. PM Modi Lauds Team India Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the Indian team for their first ICC Women’s World Cup title win, highlighting their performance in the final as marked by “great skill and confidence.” He expressed that this achievement would inspire “future champions” to pursue sports. (With inputs from Agencies)
