It was a moment that melted the hearts of the entire nation when India lifted their first ICC Women’s World Cup trophy at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on November 2. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur was overwhelmed with emotions after taking the winning catch that sealed their 52-run victory over South Africa in the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
The DY Patil Stadium not only witnessed one of India’s biggest wins but also a heart-touching moment that melted millions of hearts across the country.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s touching moment with Jay Shah goes viral
On the formal stage of receiving the World Cup trophy from ICC President Jay Shah, Harmanpreet Kaur’s gesture of deep respect for the former BCCI secretary went viral.
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Jay Shah played an important role in changing women’s cricket in India. From implementing pay parity to strengthening the domestic structure and increasing the number of matches for Indian women, the former BCCI secretary has done an incredible job and deserves equal credit for the success.
As the ICC Chairman came forward to hand over the silverware to Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur, she instinctively bent to touch Shah’s feet. However, Shah stopped him with a warm smile and instead acknowledged him as a true champion. The emotional moment between them went viral.
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Harmanpreet tried to touch Jay Shah’s feet but he refused and actually bowed to her because she is the women power of India.
They then handed out the trophy and left the stage as quickly as possible after the mandatory photos
Remember the leader who was pushed off the stage by rude Australians… pic.twitter.com/wjLpT6nS9R
– Pallavict (@pallavict) 2 November 2025
Harmanpreet Kaur’s heart touching words win hearts
Meanwhile, an emotional Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the crowd after India’s historic World Cup win. He thanked the fans for their unwavering support through every ups and downs, acknowledging how their energy lifted the team at crucial moments.
Harmanpreet Kaur also lauded the efforts of her teammates, the BCCI, the selectors and everyone who played a role in India’s success. He also emphasized that this win was just the beginning for the team.
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Mithali Raj lauds BCCI and Jay Shah for driving change in women’s cricket after India’s historic World Cup win
After India’s historic World Cup win, former captain Mithali Raj praised the excellent performance and dedication of the players. She also praised the efforts of BCCI and former secretary Jay Shah in building a strong foundation for women’s cricket in India.
Mithali highlighted that the systems and support introduced in recent years played a major role in helping the team reach this remarkable milestone.
The legendary cricketer posted on
Raj continued, “Now, the ICC continues to shape the women’s game, with the World Cup being hosted at home and the prize money increased to $13.88 million, a four-fold increase that shows how far the game has come. For every person standing behind a young girl who dares to dream of wearing India’s colours, this is an important moment, a reminder that dreams come true when those dreams get the support they deserve. Really deserve.”
What happened last night is proof that when you give wings to a dream, dreams come true.
The girls were brilliant, but four years of planning and the support of faith behind this important moment must be acknowledged. When? @jayshah Sir was BCCI Secretary… pic.twitter.com/oSphmmRjOl
– Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) 3 November 2025
