Mithali Raj On Historic Win: 'People No Longer Look Down On Women's Cricket'

Former India captain Mithali Raj hailed Team India's historic 2025 Women's World Cup triumph, calling it a long-awaited moment after years of near misses. Reflecting on the victory, she said Shefali Verma was a "wild card entry who came for a purpose," and revealed she realised India had become champions only after hearing the crowd's roar. Mithali credited the BCCI and WPL for transforming women's cricket in India, saying the win has finally changed perceptions - "people no longer look down on women's cricket."