Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for their brilliant win against Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, calling it a moment of immense pride for the entire nation.
Expressing his joy over the victory, Mann hailed the team’s performance and lauded captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who hails from Punjab, for her inspiring leadership. “A great victory for the Indian women’s cricket team… Defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025… Congratulations to the entire team including the captain and the pride of Punjab Harmanpreet Kaur and best wishes for the final match… Chak de India…” the Chief Minister said in his message.
He described the win as a testament to the team’s courage, discipline, and fighting spirit, adding that their success would inspire countless young girls across India to take up sports and chase their dreams.
With this emphatic win, India has booked a place in the final against South Africa. The Chief Minister said the nation now looks forward to seeing the women in blue lift the World Cup trophy, marking a new milestone in Indian cricket.
Mann also commended the role of coaches, support staff, and families of the players, emphasizing that the victory reflects years of hard work and commitment behind the scenes. The celebration, he added, belongs not just to the players but to every Indian who believes in their spirit of determination and unity.
