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It was a night etched into the golden pages of Indian cricket history. India’s women cricketers lifted their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title in front of a packed house at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, defeating South Africa by 52 runs to complete a fairytale campaign. The win not only brought tears of joy to millions but also stirred deep emotions in Rohit Sharma, who was seen standing in the stands — clapping, smiling, and eventually fighting back tears.
The video of Rohit’s heartfelt reaction quickly took over social media, capturing a rare, emotional side of India’s captain and No. 1 ODI batter. Known for his calm and composed demeanour, Rohit couldn’t hold back as Deepti Sharma’s final wicket sealed the historic win. Fans online described it as “a champion saluting champions,” a symbolic moment of unity between two generations of Indian cricket.
Rohit Sharma’s emotional reaction after India’s win
Rohit’s presence at the stadium was not just as a guest but as a proud representative of Indian cricket’s golden resurgence. Having led India to the 2024 Men’s ODI World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy, Rohit has been at the forefront of the country’s cricketing revival. Watching the women’s team achieve their version of that dream appeared to deeply move him.
Throughout the final, Rohit was spotted applauding key partnerships — especially the composed century stand between Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana that laid the foundation for India’s total. As Harmanpreet Kaur’s side tightened their grip on the match, cameras frequently cut to Rohit, who mirrored the nation’s emotions with every boundary and wicket. When Deepti delivered the final blow, sealing South Africa’s fate, Rohit rose to his feet — misty-eyed, visibly overwhelmed, and applauding with genuine admiration.
Cricket circles have praised the moment as a powerful symbol of mutual respect between India’s men’s and women’s teams. Several former players, including Mithali Raj and Virender Sehwag, noted how Rohit’s reaction represented a generational shift in how Indian cricket views its women athletes — as equals and torchbearers of national pride.
Here’s the video:
We live for this moment,
we live to see Rohit Sharma. 💙🥹🇮🇳pic.twitter.com/N5roDeFFjp— Sohamdave (@sohamdave45) November 2, 2025
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The BCCI’s push and a new dawn for women’s cricket
Behind this victory lies a year-long transformation powered by the BCCI’s focused investment in women’s cricket. Former BCCI Secretary Jay Shah and Women’s Cricket Head Rajiv Saikia were instrumental in expanding domestic pathways and central contracts, ensuring better exposure, training, and international match schedules. Their efforts culminated in a stronger, well-prepared squad that blended experience with youthful flair.
India’s triumph in 2025 is also being seen as a culmination of two decades of near-misses. From the heartbreak of 2005 and 2017 finals to standing atop the world in 2025, Harmanpreet’s team turned pain into power.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
