US EditionWorld Cup Triumph Hailed as India Women's '1983 Moment'
India's women's cricket team overcame three early losses and historic final defeats to claim their first World Cup, earning a $5.8 million reward from the Indian cricket board.
- On Sunday, India women's cricket team beat South Africa by 52 runs to win their first Women's World Cup at Navi Mumbai's D.Y. Patil Stadium before 40,000 fans.
- After three early losses, India nearly derailed but bounced back to reach the semi-finals, where they eliminated seven-times champions Australia with a record chase.
- The coaching and camps emphasised fitness and fielding under Amol Muzumdar, head coach, with team cohesion and morale management during testing stops in Visakhapatnam and Indore credited for the knock-out phase turnaround.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the team, writing `The team showed exceptional teamwork and tenacity throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our players`, while the Indian cricket board announced a reward of 510 million Indian rupees .
- Harmanpreet Kaur called it a potential watershed, with observers comparing it to the 1983 men's World Cup and saying it will inspire young girls and future players across India.
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NEW DELHI :Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes to India's women cricketers following their "historic" triumph in the World Cup final on Sunday while team captain Harmanpreet Kaur hoped it would be a watershed moment for the women's game in the country.After suffering heartbreak in the final of the 2
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