Kapil Dev Hails India's 'Fantastic' Win, Says Girls Made Nation Proud

Cricket legend Kapil Dev hailed India's historic win over Australia in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 semi-final, calling the 339-run chase "fantastic" and a moment that made the entire nation proud. Speaking to NDTV, the 1983 World Cup-winning captain praised the team's composure and maturity under pressure, saying the girls played "with calm and spirit" before singling out Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten 127 as a special effort in a complete team performance.