Final Captain Shefali Verma became emotional after the win and could not hold back her tears. On the other hand, Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra reached the ground after the match and congratulated the players.
The Indian women’s cricket team has won the first Under-19 T20 World Cup held in South Africa. He defeated England in the title match played on Sunday (January 29). Captain Shefali Verma became emotional after this victory and could not hold back her tears. On the other hand, Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra reached the ground after the match and congratulated the players.
ICC has shared two videos on its social media handle. Shefali was seen crying in a video. The Indian skipper struggled to control his tears. On the other hand, Neeraj Chopra shook hands with all the players. He had already reached there before the match. He gave the winning mantra in the dressing room before the final. After that he was seen sitting in the spectators’ gallery watching the match. Then when Team India became the champion, he reached the ground to congratulate.
What did Shefali say after winning the final?
Shefali somehow holding back her tears said, “I am very happy with the way all the girls are performing and supporting each other. Thanks to the support staff. He supported us every day. He told us that we are here to win the cup and because of him we were able to win. The players supported me a lot.”
India won in 14 overs only
Team India defeated England by seven wickets in the final. It was the first edition of the Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup and India created history by winning. before Full England team batting Got reduced to 68 runs. In response, India achieved the target by losing three wickets in 14 overs.