In a truly heartwarming scene following India’s monumental ICC Women’s World Cup victory, Jay Shah, the ICC Chairman and former BCCI secretary, was seen with his mother and daughter sharing special moments with the team’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, and vice-captain, Smriti Mandhana. This touching interaction took place in Navi Mumbai, just after India clinched their historic title.
India made history by defeating first-time finalists South Africa by 52 runs at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday night. This maiden Women’s ODI World Cup win marks a pivotal moment for Indian cricket, sparking widespread joy and national pride. The celebrations extended well beyond the dressing room, with the Shah family personally congratulating the victorious champions. Photos and videos that quickly spread across social media captured the women sharing smiles and laughter, perfectly encapsulating the immense generational pride ignited by this incredible achievement.
ICC Chair Jay Shah and his family with Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana.
Jay Shah himself, currently serving as ICC Chairman, took to social media to commend the team’s success. He described the triumph as “the result of exceptional talent, determination, and visionary reforms in Indian cricket.”
He further elaborated, “The BCCI Women’s journey towards its first World Cup has been nothing short of spectacular. While the Indian team’s grit, resolve, and skills have inspired the entire nation, we must also acknowledge the crucial policy decisions made by the BCCI. These include increased investment, achieving pay parity with male cricketers, a complete overhaul of the coaching staff, and fostering a strong big-match temperament, particularly nurtured under the Women’s Premier League (WPL) spotlight.”
Shah extended his congratulations to Harmanpreet Kaur and her squad for this “historic achievement,” emphasizing that it signifies the evolution of Indian women’s cricket “from promise to global dominance.”
Under the dynamic leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur and the strategic guidance of head coach Amol Muzumdar, India displayed remarkable flair and resilience throughout the tournament. Key performances, such as Shafali Verma’s 87 runs and 2 wickets, and Deepti Sharma’s impressive 5/39, were instrumental in steering the team to this glorious victory.