As the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's cricket team won the ODI World Cup in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, head coach Amol Muzumdar was overcome with emotion. For the club that had dropped three straight league stage games, it was a unique win. But they recovered and won their first-ever World Cup, displaying incredible courage and will. The BCCI shared a video of the celebrations that followed the historic victory.
Loud applause broke out in the fans as the players celebrated on the pitch. As he walked onto the pitch, Muzumdar gave hugs to all of the players and staff. He even broke down in tears as he rejoiced with Smriti Mandhana.As India won their first ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, Muzumdar was overtaken with emotion and called the victory a "watershed moment" that will change the course of Indian cricket.
Muzumdar found it difficult to contain his delight and happiness following India's 52-run victory over South Africa in the final at the DY Patil Stadium.
"I'm unable to speak. utterly pleased. After the game, he was quoted as stating, "They deserve every bit of this moment." "Every Indian is proud of them for their perseverance and faith."
During the competition, Muzumdar, who took over as coach of the national team in 2023, commended his team's tenacity and cohesion.