The heartbreak and empathy surrounding India’s loss in the WWC 2017 final speaks of the impact that the tournament has had on women’s cricket.
At one point the Women in Blue needed just 38 runs in 7 overs with still 7 wickets in hand but they suffered one of the worst collapses in International. They lost these wickets by adding 28 odd runs. From 191/3, Indian women were bowled out at 219.
It was a magical performance by England’s Anya Shrubsole who destroyed the Indian batting and ended up with figures of 6/46.
India lost the World Cup final by 9 runs and was left dejected at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. On the other hand, England celebrated the victory they had snatched from the jaws of defeat.
Cricketers and celebrities reacted to the Women’s World Cup final and congratulated both the teams:
Sachin Tendulkar
Feel for all of you, #WomenInBlue! You were good throughout but sometimes it is not meant to be. Congrats England on winning #WWC17Final!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 23, 2017
Virender Sehwag
Super proud of the girls. Tough luck today but womens cricket in India has truly arrived. Thank you girls .Salute your spirit.#WWC17Final
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 23, 2017
Ian Bishop
What an exciting culmination to a wonderful tournament. Congrats to both teams. England held their nerve when it mattered #Champions👏👏#WWC17
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) July 23, 2017
Chris Woakes
Amazing achievement by @englandcricket Women! World Cup Winners 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🏆🏆🏆 #goboldly #WWC17Final
— Chris Woakes (@chriswoakes) July 23, 2017
Irfan Pathan
Hard luck team India @BCCIWomen that was an exciting game to watch #ICCWomensWorldCup2017 #ind
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 23, 2017
James Taylor
Congratulations @englandcricket women!! Brilliant tournament! They showed serious character throughout the tournament!! #ICCWWC #champions
— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) July 23, 2017
Matt Prior
What a game @Anya_shrubsole & congrats all the @englandcricket ladies! World Cup winners at @HomeOfCricket doesn't get any better #WWC2017
— Matt Prior (@MattPrior13) July 23, 2017
Shah Rukh Khan
I wish I was there to give the Lovely Ladies a hug. Be proud girls we have achieved greatness today. @BCCIWomen u made all Indians proud.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 23, 2017
Aakash Chopra
So near yet so far…The best ODI I've seen in a long long time. Thanks ladies. Congrats England. You held the nerve a little better. #WWC17
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 23, 2017
Michael Vaughan
Booooooooommmmmmmmm @Anya_shrubsole …. #WorldChampions What a great spectacle for the Game … !!! Well done India as well …
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 23, 2017
Gautam Gambhir
You made us dream,
You made us believe,
We're proud of all you girls!
Real honor to hve watched u play! #WWC17Final #WomenInBlue @BCCIWomen— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 23, 2017
Joe Root
What a tournament! Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/QZ7Buuqh8b
— Joe Root (@root66) July 23, 2017
Yuvraj Singh
Tough luck @BCCIWomen what a nail biting finish to the World Cup ! So proud of you all ,to come so far in the tournament .congrats England
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 23, 2017
Leander Paes
Champions regardless of the result.. keep your head high ladies.. you've made us proud 🇮🇳 #WWCFinal2017
— Leander Paes OLY (@Leander) July 23, 2017
Archana Vijaya
Winning and losing are all part of sport ! What matters is the #WomenInBlue have well and truly arrived, and everyone was watching ! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
— Archana Vijaya (@archanavijaya) July 23, 2017
Shraddha Kapoor
It's OK team India. You girls made it to the finals!!! That in itself is such a proud moment. #WomensWorldCup2017 Girl power all.the.way ❤️
— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) July 23, 2017
Shibani Dandekar
#devastated but so proud of our girls! fought til the end and we love you!! 💙#WWC17Final
— shibani dandekar (@shibanidandekar) July 23, 2017
Hrithik Roshan
This is going to make you even stronger ! Well played INDIA! #WomensWorldCup2017 ! Proud !
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) July 23, 2017
Rohit Sharma
Great effort throughout the tournament by team India. Lost the game but won million hearts by displaying some inspiring cricket. @BCCIWomen
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) July 23, 2017
Saiyami Kher
What a heartbreak that was @BCCIWomen. Nonetheless, could be more proud and in awe. 2021 will be ours. #WCC2017 #WellDoneGirls
— Saiyami Kher (@SaiyamiKher) July 23, 2017
