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. They lost these wickets by adding 28 odd r💙uns. From 191/3, Indian women were bowled out at 219.
It was a magical performance by England’s Anya Shrubsole who destroyed the Ind꧟ian 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
Feeౠl for all of you, ! 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. Tou🎃gh luck today but womens cricket in India has truly arrived. Thank you girls .Salute your spirit.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Ian Bishop
What an exciting culmination to a wonderful tourname🌺nt. Congrats to bo🌃th teams. England held their nerve when it mattered 👏👏
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
Chris Woakes
Amazing achievement by Women! World Cup ꦇWinners 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🏆🏆🏆
— Chris Woakes (@chriswoakes)
Irfan Pathan
Hard luck team India that was an exciting gꦍame 🐭to watch
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
James Taylor
Congratulations women!! Brilliant tournament! They showed serious character throughout the tour💧nament!!
— 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 t💜he Lovely Ladies 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
Tough luck what a nail biting finish to the World Cup ! So proud of you all ,to come so far in the tournament .congraꦕts 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
Winning 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 𝕴so pro🉐ud 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 play🥂ed INDIA! ! Proud !
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik)
Rohit Sharma
Great effort throughout the to🐷urnament 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. 2021 will be ours. 🌟
— Saiyami Kher (@SaiyamiKher)
