India won the inaugural Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup after beating England by seven wickets in Potchefstroom. Here's how some of the country's biggest names in the sport reacted to the news.
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
CHAMPIONS!
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) January 29, 2023
Congratulations #TeamIndia, this is a monumental achievement! This fantastic victory shows how dominating you have been throughout the tournament. The triumph is even more special considering this is the first-ever Women's #U19T20WorldCup. Cherish every moment! pic.twitter.com/M97kBJNcUs
You've been a motivation for us .
— Harmanpreet Kaur (@ImHarmanpreet) January 29, 2023
You girls have bought laurels to the nation .
We are extremely proud of each and everyone whose been a part of the world contest .
#U19T20WorldCup
U-19 World Cup Champions! What a special moment! Congratulations girls on your triumph
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 29, 2023
Congratulations to the Women's under 19 team for winning the World Cup .. it's a great stepping stone for the girls to take their game to the higher level .@BCCIWomen ..
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) January 29, 2023
Champions of the world. Proud. Absolutely proud of the bunch. Champions in the inaugural edition makes it even more special. This is just the beginning. Go team #U19T20WorldCup #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/GCuuCpsh0e
— Smriti Mandhana (@mandhana_smriti) January 29, 2023
Indian women's cricket is on the up! First the announcement of the #WPL & now the #U19T20WorldCup win.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 29, 2023
Congratulations to the entire women's team on winning the inaugural U19 World Cup.
This win will inspire a whole generation to take up sports. pic.twitter.com/TB3gtd3eoC
Historic win
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) January 29, 2023
Proud of our U19 team
A great performance by Titas
Congratulations to all the players. This victory will inspire millions #U19T20WorldCup #Champions #WomensCricket #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/cMyueKiZ77
Congratulation @BCCIWomen on the under 19 triumph. Great result just before the WIPL kicks off
— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) January 29, 2023
Fantastic display by Shafali and her team to lift the inaugural Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup! Many congratulations to the players and the support staff for a fabulous campaign. Ahead of the WPL, a huge shot in the arm for women's cricket in India. #U19T20WorldCup
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 29, 2023
This will be remembered for ages! The First Ever Women's World Cup has come Home! It was super exciting to watch this bunch!! Congratulations Team Indiaaaaaaaa
— Jemimah Rodrigues (@JemiRodrigues) January 29, 2023
You've made us all proud #FirstOfMany #U19T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/f7JaQQGnec
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