Amitabh Bachchan praises Indian women cricketers for World Cup win

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, renowned for his passion for sports, expressed immense pride and joy as the Indian women’s cricket team clinched their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title. The thrilling final against South Africa on Sunday captivated millions, with Bachchan joining the nation in celebrating this historic achievement. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the legendary actor shared his elation, writing, ‘T 5552 – jiit gye (we have won) !!! India Women Cricket .. WORLD CHAMPIONS !! So much pride you have brought for us all .. CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS !!!!’ The match saw India post a competitive total of 166/2, fueled by stellar performances from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. Despite a valiant effort from South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, India’s Deepti Sharma delivered a game-changing spell, securing a four-wicket haul and restricting South Africa to 246 runs. This victory marks a monumental milestone for Indian women’s cricket, inspiring a new generation of athletes.