Harmanpreet Kaur touches head coach Amol Muzumdar’s feet after Women’s World Cup 2025 victory

Team India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, secured their maiden Women’s World Cup title at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2. Amid the celebrations, Harmanpreet Kaur shared a heartfelt moment with head coach Amol Muzumdar as she was seen bowing down and touching his feet.

India entered the 2025 Women’s World Cup with no expectations. They suffered three straight group-stage losses to South Africa, Australia, and England. However, the Indian side showed grit when their campaign looked all but over. They made a comeback and recorded their first-ever ICC World Cup triumph.

Harmanpreet Kaur Seen in Tears Following India’s Maiden Women’s World Cup Triumph

India secured a 52-run victory over South Africa in the 2025 Women’s World Cup final at the DY Patil Stadium. The Women in Blue produced an all-round performance to outclass the Proteas on the biggest stage.

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Following the victory in the summit clash, Smriti Mandhana and captain Harmanpreet Kaur were both seen in tears. After falling short in the 2005 and 2017 finals, the team finally broke the barrier that had haunted them for years.

The win is expected to become a defining moment for women’s cricket in India. With millions watching, the title victory is likely to inspire countless young girls to take up the sport and dream of representing the national team someday. Harmanpreet Kaur completed the catch to seal the victory.

Harmanpreet Kaur Touches Amol Muzumdar’s Feet After Women’s World Cup Trophy

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and head coach Amol Muzumdar shared the moment that went across social media platforms. Cameras captured Harmanpreet bowing to touch her coach’s feet, a traditional sign of respect, before Muzumdar immediately lifted her up into a warm embrace.

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A legend in domestic cricket, but his biggest dream, to play for India, remained out of reach. Even though he never got the national cap, Muzumdar never lost hope. He kept working, training, and inspiring those around him, never knowing what life had planned next.… pic.twitter.com/1aeIGVNbFp

— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) November 2, 2025

India defeated New Zealand in a must-win group match and advanced to the semi-finals. In the knockout clash, Jemimah Rodrigues produced one of the greatest innings in Women’s ODI history. She scored an unbeaten 127 that guided India to the highest successful run chase ever in the format.

Once We Did That, There Was No Looking Back - Amol Muzumdar

Amol Muzumdar described the World Cup triumph as a “watershed moment”. The head coach admitted he was overwhelmed with pride. Muzumdar, who has been in charge since 2023, noted that India had controlled most games throughout the tournament.

“I’m speechless. Absolutely proud. They deserve every bit of this moment. The hard work, the belief — they’ve made every Indian proud," the Indian head coach was quoted as saying after the match.

“We never let early setbacks define us. We dominated most matches but just needed to finish better. Once we did that, there was no looking back," he added.

Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma delivered standout performances in the final. Shafali secured the Player of the Match award, while Deepti won the Player of the Tournament for her consistent performances throughout the tournament.

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