After a slow start to the group stage where rain was discussed just as much as the cricket, India's eventual World Cup success showed what is possible when given the platform.

South Africa may have lost the Women’s World Cup final to India on Sunday in Navi Mumbai, but the Proteas appear destined for an era where winning titles consistently is only a matter of time.

Victory, emotion, and history collided as the Indian women’s cricket team lifted their first-ever Women’s Cricket World Cup, sparking celebrations that united the nation. From streets alive with cheer to social media flooded with joy,

The Indian team's prize money is a combination of a BCCI bonus and the ICC's significantly hiked winner's cheque.

Shafali Verma was initially dropped from India's Women's World Cup squad but the opener returned as an injury replacement to star in the title win and etch her name in history. However, fate had different plans and an injury to in-form opener Pratika Rawal in the last league match forced India to replace her with Verma.

In a video shared by the BCCI, batter Jemimah Rodrigues revealed that the squad had composed the song four years ago.

India's maiden ICC Women's World Cup triumph saw a deeply emotional moment as the new champions shared the trophy with legends Mithali Raj and Jhulan