Amol Muzumdar's heroic welcome (Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com)
On November 2, the cricket world witnessed a classic thriller as the India Women’s side lifted their first-ever Women’s World Cup trophy by defeating South Africa Women by 52 runs. As the entire nation showered praise on its golden girls, the man behind all the success didn’t go unnoticed.
Amol Muzumdar, the mastermind behind India Women’s historic triumph, emerged as the true architect of their success. After fulfilling the nation’s biggest dream, the champions have returned home, and India’s head coach received a heroic welcome in his hometown.
Hometown welcomes Amol Muzumdar with open arms
India and the World Cup have long shared a bittersweet tale, a saga of soaring triumphs and heartbreaking near-misses, whether in men’s or women’s cricket. But this time, the Women in Blue flipped the script as they rewrote history by picking up the glorious Women’s World Cup trophy for the first time. As the 11 warriors grabbed the spotlight, head coach Amol Muzumdar’s contribution behind this historic triumph is unexplainable.
After he took the reins in 2023, India Women’s rapid rise grabbed the attention. After fulfilling the dream, the golden girls of India are returning home, and head coach Amol Muzumdar has also followed the way.
As Amol Muzumdar headed home, he had no idea of the grand surprise awaiting him. After he reached home, friends, family, and neighbors gathered in large numbers to receive him. Amid cheers and heartfelt applause, India Women’s first-ever World Cup-winning coach was welcomed like a true hero.
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India create a moment the world will never forget
Cricket has its own charm, but the World Cup brings a magic that’s simply unmatched. After more than a decade, India hosted the Women’s ODI World Cup, and the ending couldn’t have been better. Riding with a series of highs and lows throughout the tournament, India Women secured the final berth, and the nation wanted the moment of glory.
In the high-voltage final, South Africa Women stood as the last hurdle between India and their long-awaited World Cup dream, but the Women in Blue showcased their domination. Batting first, they put a total of 298 runs, and the bowlers did the rest in the second innings. With dominance, they registered a dominating 52-run victory over the Protea Women’s and the cricket world got a new champion.
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