The heartbreak and empathy surrounding India’s loss in the WWC 2017 final speaks of the impact that the tournament has had on women’s cricket.
At one point the Women in Blue needed just 38 runs in 7 overs with still 7 wickets in hand but they suffered one of the worst collapses in International. T♔hey lost these wickets by adding 28 odd runs. From 191/3, Indian women were bowled out at 219.
It was a magical performance by England’s Anya Shrubsole who destroy🥀ed the Indian batting and ended up with figures of 6/46.
India lost the World Cup final by 9 runs and was left dejected at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. On the other hand, England celebrated the victory they had snatched from the jaws of defeat.
Cricketers and celebrities reacted to the Women’s World Cup final and congratulated both the teams:
Sachin Tendulkar
Feel for all of youᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ, ! You were good throughout but sometimes it is not meant to be. Congrats England on winning !
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
Virender Sehwag
Super proud of the girls. Tough luck today but womens cricket in India has truly arrived. Thank you ꦍgirls .Salute your spirit.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Ian Bishop
What ♈an exciting culmination to a wonderful tournament. Congrats to both teams. England held their nerve when it mattered 👏👏
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
Chris Woakes
Amazing achi𒆙evement by Women! World Cup Winners 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼��🏆🏆
— Chris Woakes (@chriswoakes)
Irfan Pathan
Hard luck team India that w🐽as an exciting game to watch
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
James Taylor
Congratulations women!! Brilliant tournament! They showed serious character throughout the 🅺tournament!!
— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20)
Matt Prior
What a game & congrats all the ladies! World Cup winners at doesn't get any better
— Matt Prior (@MattPrior13)
Shah Rukh Khan
I wish I was there to give the Lovely Lad♔ies a hug. Be proud girls we have achieved greatness today. u made 😼all Indians proud.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk)
Aakash Chopra
So near yet so far…The best ODI I've seen in a long long time. Thanks ladies. Congrats England. You held the nerve a little better.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
Michael Vaughan
Booooooooommmmmmmmm …. What a great spectacle for the Game … !!! Well done India as well …
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan)
Gautam Gambhir
You made us dream,
You made us believe,
We're proud of all you girls!
Real honor to hve watched u play!— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir)
Joe Root
What a tournament! Congratulations!
— Joe Root (@root66)
Yuvraj Singh
Toug𓆉h luck what a nail biting finish to the World Cup ! So proud of you all ,to come so far in the tour🍸nament .congrats England
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)
Leander Paes
Champions regardless of the result.. keep your head high ladies.. you've made us proud 🇮🇳
— Leander Paes OLY (@Leander)
Archana Vijaya
Winಌning and losing are all part of sport ! What matters is the have well and truly arrived, and everyone was watching ! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
— Archana Vijaya (@archanavijaya)
Shraddha Kapoor
It's OK team India. You girls made it to the finals!!! That in itself is such a proud moment. Girl power all.the.way ❤️
— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor)
Shibani Dandekar
but so proud of our girls! fought til the end and we love you!♛!❀ 💙
— shibani dandekar (@shibanidandekar)
Hrithik Roshan
This is going to make you even stronger ! Well played INDIA! ! 🦋Proud !
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik)
Rohit Sharma
Great effort throughout the tournament by team India. Lost the game but won million🗹 hearts by displaying some inspiring cricket.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45)
Saiyami Kher
What a heartbreak that was . Nonetheless, could be more proud and in awe. ಞ2021 will be ours.
— Saiyami Kher (@SaiyamiKher)
