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"Couldn't be more proud": Gambhir leads charge as cricket greats salute IND-W for WC win

Soumyajit Dutta

The cricketing fraternity reacted to India Women's WC win [Source: Screengrab]The cricketing fraternity reacted to India Women's WC win [Source: Screengrab]

November 2, 2025, was a historic night for women's cricket in India, as after 47 years since their first World Cup appearance, the Women in Blue finally lifted their long-awaited maiden World Cup trophy. India batted first against South Africa, and the resilience of Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma helped the team post a formidable total of 298 runs on the board.

It was Deepti Sharma once again who dismantled the Proteas batting order with a brilliant five-wicket haul, further defining a legacy that began back in 2014. South Africa were bundled out for 246 runs, handing India a comfortable 52-run victory at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

As cheers, laughter, and tears flowed overwhelmingly through the stadium, the entire cricketing fraternity joined in to celebrate and extend their heartfelt congratulations to the triumphant Indian team.

Cricketing fraternity reacts to India Women's World Cup win!

Taking to his official Instagram handle, Virat Kohli, the frontrunner of Indian cricket, posted a video of the Women's team celebrating the win with a heartfelt caption.

"The girls have created history and I couldn’t be more proud as an Indian to see the hard work of so many years come to life finally. They deserve all the applause and a big congratulations to Harman and the whole team for achieving this historic feat. Also congratulations to the whole squad and the management for the work behind the scenes. Well done india. Enjoy the moment to the fullest. This will inspire generations of girls to take up the sport in our country. Jai hind."

Virat Kohli's Instagram post [Source: Screengrab]Virat Kohli's Instagram post [Source: Screengrab]

India coach Gautam Gambhir also didn't step back to express his raw emotions on social media as he posted the image of the Women's Cricket team with a short yet powerful caption, "You have not just created history, you’ve created a legacy that will inspire generations of girls! #LegendsForever"

Gautam Gambhir's X handle post [Source: Screengrab]Gautam Gambhir's X handle post [Source: Screengrab]

Virender Sehwag shared a heartfelt tweet on his official X handle congratulating the team. "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!"

Virender Sehwag's X handle post [Source: Screengrab]Virender Sehwag's X handle post [Source: Screengrab]

Sachin Tendulkar, the master blaster, also shared his heartfelt wish on his official Twitter handle with a long write-up. 

"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," Tendulkar wrote.

Sachin Tendulkar's X handle post [Source: Screengrab]Sachin Tendulkar's X handle post [Source: Screengrab]

Irfan Pathan also congratulated the team with special mentions for Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma."Many congratulations to @BCCIWomen for winning the World Cup. Brilliant play. Deepti sharma what a player you are. Shafali well done"

Harbhajan Sigh, ex-India spinner-turned-commentator, also chipped in with his congratulatory post with a stern 'India' message.

"We r the champions well done Team India . We are so proud of you . Bharat Mahan tha and Rahega hamesha. Jai Hind #worldcup," Singh wrote.

Former star India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin also shared his words on social media with a short post also commending Amol Muzumdar. "Congratulations @BCCIWomen , that was one hell of a campaign. Well done to the girls and the entire support staff led by @amolmuzumdar11"

Harbhajan Singh and Ashwin's post [Source: Screengrab]Harbhajan Singh and Ashwin's post [Source: Screengrab]

Even Proteas legend AB de Villiers forgot his heartbreak to congratulate India Women with a congratulatory tweet on his X handle.

"Congratulations Team India. Hold your heads high, @ProteasWomenCSA. The global women’s game is booming… what a final, what a tournament!" de Villiers wrote.

Cricketers like Ajinkya Rahane, Adam Gilchrist, and Shikhar Dhawan also shared their emotions after the historic win. Beyond the cricketing world, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ICC Chairman Jay Shah, and President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt congratulations to the team for creating history, in the very same month when India had faced heartbreak two years ago.