"I am really happy as this is my first World Cup. I made my debut just 5 months ago, and I am a World Cup champion now. I am really proud that the World Cup was held in India and we became the Champions," said Kranti Goud while reflecting on the team's historic victory.
India women's head coach Amol Mazumdar described the team's ICC Women's World Cup 2025 victory as "surreal," praising the players for their resilience and character throughout the tournament.
The Indian women's team is set to leave for the national capital from Mumbai on Tuesday to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi after lifting the maiden Women's World Cup title.
India women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur emphasised the role of fans and supporters in boosting the morale of the players after returning home following the 2017 World Cup final heartbreak.
Decorated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has rated India women's team's World Cup title triumph as a "bigger achievement" than any World Cup win that the nation has ever won because of the impact it can create in the landscape of the country's women's cricket.
India women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur posed in front of the Gateway of India in Mumbai with the coveted Women's World Cup trophy and recreated the iconic picture of 'Captain Cool' MS Dhoni with the World Cup title in 2011.
India women's team head coach Amol Muzumdar, in a powerful message, urged his team to block out the outside noise for seven hours and write their own story before the Women's World Cup final against South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.
Under Jay Shah's leadership, the BCCI has championed gender equality in cricket, driving initiatives like pay parity and the Women's Premier League (WPL). Raj praised ICC Chairman Jay Shah for these initiatives, which are changing the course of women's cricket.
Indian Cricket Team players Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah took to their official social media handle and applauded the Indian Women's players following their exceptional performance in the 2025 edition of the ICC Women's World Cup.
Former cricketer Syed Kirmani applauded the Indian women's cricket team's World Cup-winning effort, calling Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues the "darlings of the team," and said the squad's comeback after three straight losses reflected their fighting spirit.
Former skipper Diana Edulji hailed the Indian women's team's maiden ICC Women's World Cup victory, calling it a proud moment for the country and describing it as "our 1983 moment." She also congratulated the players, the BCCI, and the ICC for their efforts in promoting women's cricket.
Former India cricketer Madan Lal congratulated the Indian women's cricket team on their historic ICC Women's World Cup victory over South Africa, saying the triumph will inspire more girls to take up the sport and lead to greater investment and opportunities in women's cricket.