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NEW DELHI: A collective team effort powered India to their maiden Women’s World Cup title, as they defeated South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday night.South Africa’s hopes faded when captain Laura Wolvaardt was dismissed in the 42nd over, followed by Chloe Tryon’s…

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…

Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna lauded DSP Deepti Sharma for her stellar performance in India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 victory. Her exceptional all-round display, including a record-breaking fifty and five-wicket haul in the final, earned her Player of the Tournament. Her achievement brings immense pride to the nation and Uttar Pradesh Police. Uttar…

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…

Former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy also backed Smriti Mandhana, 29, as the natural successor to lead the side across formats. (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: A day after India’s historic triumph at the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy has called for a leadership transition — suggesting that Harmanpreet Kaur should…

Harmanpreet Kaur recreated an iconic picture of MS Dhoni, who posed at the Gateway of India in Mumbai after the ODI World Cup triumph in 2011 (Images via X/Screengrabs & Getty) A day after lifting the ICC Women’s World Cup for the first time, the Indian women’s cricket team celebrated the historic moment in Mumbai,…

Deepti Sharma was elemental to Team India’s World Cup win (Images via ANI, AP) For Deepti Sharma, India’s maiden Women’s World Cup triumph at home was more than just a dream fulfilled. As she said after the win, it was in the team’s destiny. The all-rounder, who delivered standout performances throughout the tournament and particularly…

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,…

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…

India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur,left, shakes hand with South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt after the toss before start the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final match between India and South Africa in Navi Mumbai, India, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Navi Mumbai: South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt admitted that Shafali Verma’s part-time off-spin, which…