Narendra Modi leads tributes to women’s cricket team after World Cup win
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian women's cricket team after they won their first ICC Women's World Cup. India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final, marking a significant achievement for women's cricket in the country.Key Facts
- India won their first ICC Women's World Cup by defeating South Africa by 52 runs.
- The final was held at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, in front of 40,000 fans.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team for their teamwork and perseverance.
- The victory followed previous final losses in 2005 and 2017.
- The Indian cricket board announced a reward of 510 million Indian rupees ($5.8 million) for the team.
- Team captain Harmanpreet Kaur described the win as a potential turning point for women's cricket in India.
- Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar called it a defining moment for Indian women's cricket.
- Mithali Raj, a former captain, expressed her joy at seeing the team achieve this dream.
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