On Sunday, India defeated England by seven wickets at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom to win the inaugural ICC Women’s Cricket Championship. In a superb bowling effort, India’s Shafali Verma, Mannat Kashyap, and Sonam Yadav each grabbed one wicket.
President Droupadi Murmu tweeted, “Congratulations to Team India for winning the inaugural Under 19 Women’s T20 World Cup for Cricket! These talented young girls put up outstanding performance. These champions are an inspiration for our youth, especially the girls. The historic win has made India proud”.
Congratulations to Team India for winning the inaugural Under 19 Women’s T20 World Cup for Cricket! These talented young girls put up outstanding performance. These champions are an inspiration for our youth, especially the girls. The historic win has made India proud.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 29, 2023
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the women’s team on their historic victory. PM Modi in a tweet stated, “Congratulations to the Indian Team for a special win at the ICC U19 T20 World Cup. They have played excellent cricket and their success will inspire several upcoming cricketers. Best wishes to the team for their future endeavours”.
Congratulations to the Indian Team for a special win at the @ICC #U19T20WorldCup. They have played excellent cricket and their success will inspire several upcoming cricketers. Best wishes to the team for their future endeavours. https://t.co/BBn5M9abHp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 29, 2023
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and other members of the cricket community wished the Indian team well in their victory.
“U-19 World Cup Champions! What a special moment! Congratulations on your triumph”, tweeted Virat Kohli.
U-19 World Cup Champions! What a special moment! Congratulations girls on your triumph 🏆🇮🇳
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 29, 2023
Rohit Sharma in a tweet posted, “Big congratulations to the U-19 girls’ cricket team for winning the World Cup. Well done on making the nation proud.
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Big congratulations to the U-19 girls cricket team for winning the World Cup. Well done on making the nation proud🇮🇳 #JaiHind @bcciwomen @bcci
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) January 29, 2023
KL Rahul also lauded the Indian women’s squad in a tweet, “What a performance by the girls at the U-19 Womens World Cup. A true testament of skills and determination. Congratulations”.
What a performance by the girls at the U-19 Womens World Cup. A true testament of skills and determination. Congratulations. 👏🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/R82Y4tCfCU
— K L Rahul (@klrahul) January 29, 2023
Harbhajan Singh also congratulated the Indian women’s team on winning the first-ever Under 19 T20 world title. He tweeted, “Proud of our girls for winning the Inaugural Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup. With your talent, enthusiasm and passion for the game, many such opportunities are certain. This is just the beginning and you have a long way to go. My best wishes are always with you”.
Proud of our girls for winning the Inaugural Women's U-19 T20 World Cup. With your talent, enthusiasm and passion for the game, many such opportunities are certain. This is just the beginning and you have a long way to go. My best wishes are always with you. @BCCI @BCCIWomen
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 29, 2023
Neeraj Chopra also tweeted a brief video of team India and congratulated the squad by stating,”Enjoyed watching this moment from the stands. Congratulations Team India on making history”.
Enjoyed watching this moment from the stands. Congratulations Team India @BCCIWomen on making history #INDvENG #U19T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/xyKIbQ4AxW
— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) January 29, 2023
Later in 2023, India will have two more chances to win the World Cup, namely the T20 Women’s World Cup and the Men’s ODI World Cup.
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