India’s maiden Women’s World Cup title has resonated far beyond Navi Mumbai, inspiring players and fans across Singapore’s cricketing community who celebrated the landmark victory as a defining moment for women’s sport.
National women’s team player G.K. Diviya said she was deeply inspired by India’s achievement. “Winning the World Cup isn’t just about talent – it’s about discipline, consistency, and mental strength. Their journey is an inspiration to every sportsperson,” she said.
Teammate Jacinta Louis Neubronner praised India’s grit and unity: “The Indian team showed great resilience and determination throughout the tournament. Their hard work turned dreams into reality!”
Fellow national player Dhavina Haresh Sharma called the win emotional. “It felt really close to our hearts. To see a team that came so close before finally winning it shows that if a team backs each other through ups and downs, anything is achievable.”
For Vinnu Kumar, national player and Crickingdom coach, the triumph symbolised empowerment. “This victory is not just theirs – it’s for every girl who dares to dream. It reminds all women that with determination and courage, we can rise above any odds. Congratulations Team India for opening a path for women worldwide.”
Younger voices echoed that sentiment. Shagun Kankani of the Crickingdom girls’ team said: “Team India’s victory is both an example and an inspiration for every woman who chases her dreams. It’s a powerful message that women don’t just participate – they lead and inspire.”
Her teammate Aarna Agarwal highlighted standout moments: “Jemimah’s superb 127 not out, Shafali Verma’s 87 and two wickets, and Deepti Sharma’s five-for sealed the deal. The team’s fielding and teamwork were top-notch.”
Among students, the inspiration was immediate. Aadya Bafna, a Global Indian International School (East Coast) student and U-12 cricketer, said: “Watching the women lift the Cup was exhilarating! Their hard work motivates me to practice harder so I can one day play like them.”
Rutvi Mishra, a GIIS (Punggol) student, said: “You’ve shown that cricket isn’t just a gentleman’s game – it’s for everyone. One day, I hope to bring the Cup home again and again.”
The excitement crossed generations. Theatre veteran Daisy Irani remarked: “What a victory! It’s time these talented women were paid as much as the men. I’m off to buy my granddaughter a cricket bat and ball!”
Founder-director of Masti Media Network Renuka Arora Bhagat called the win “a statement of strength and purpose”, while CEO of events company De Ideaz Purnima Kamath said it reflected “discipline, unity and confidence,” adding that India’s coach Amol Muzumdar “played a pivotal role”.
Former Singapore men’s team captain Chetan Suryawanshi said the triumph “will ignite belief and attract investment in women’s sport” while fan Aarti Naidu called it “a moment of immense pride” that will inspire “countless young girls to dream big”.
From professionals to schoolgirls, Singapore’s cricketing circles agreed: India’s victory wasn’t just a sporting milestone – it was a turning point for women’s empowerment, teamwork, and the global future of cricket.
