In one of the most emotional sights of the evening in Navi Mumbai, former India captain Rohit Sharma was seen teary-eyed in the stands as the Indian women’s team created history by winning their maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title.
Rohit, who carried the nation’s hopes during the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup, was present at the DY Patil Stadium — a quiet spectator, reliving emotions that every Indian cricket fan still remembers vividly.
A full-circle moment for Indian cricket
Two years ago, Rohit led India to a dominant campaign at home, finishing as the highest run-scorer of the 2023 World Cup with 597 runs, yet falling agonisingly short in the final in Ahmedabad.
That night, the visuals of Rohit walking off in silence, fighting tears, stayed etched in the memories of millions. India felt that pain — the unfinished dream, the silence of a full stadium, and a nation heartbroken.
Tonight felt different. Tonight began the healing.
As India Women sealed a 52-run win over South Africa, Rohit’s eyes welled up — a moment pure, raw, and powerful. The cameras captured him clapping emotionally, head slightly bowed, as the crowd roared in celebration.
“This win is for every Indian who waited”
Fans across social media echoed one sentiment —
The girls did what the men so nearly did.
It wasn’t a comparison — it was closure. A shared triumph.
Rohit wasn’t just watching a cricket match. He was watching a dream fulfilled for the country he led with pride. And tonight, India got the ending it waited for.
Emotional fans, emotional captain
In 2023, India dared to dream — and despite heartbreak, the love for the team only grew. Rohit symbolised that spirit: fearless, emotional, human.
Seeing him tonight — smiling through tears — felt like the nation finally exhaled.
This wasn’t just a title win. It was a moment of redemption and relief, a reminder that Indian cricket rises, always, in different forms and through different heroes.
A victory for everyone
The women brought glory; Rohit witnessed it.
The fans cried in 2023; they smiled today.
Sport breaks hearts, and sport heals — and tonight belonged to healing.
As fireworks lit up the sky and the Indian flag waved proudly, one thought echoed across millions of screens and hearts:
India is a world champion again — and this time, Mumbai’s son got to smile at the finish.
