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Pratika Rawal, Shafali Verma Revisit India’s 2017 Women’s World Cup Victory
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 04:47 PM
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Cricket stars Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma reflected on India’s historic win at the 2017 ICC Women’s World Twenty20, celebrating the team’s triumph and its impact on women’s cricket.
Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma took to the media to revisit the momentous victory that India’s women’s cricket team achieved at the 2017 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 held in England. The pair highlighted how the win marked a turning point for women’s cricket in the country, inspiring a new generation of players.
Both athletes recalled the intense preparation leading up to the tournament, noting the support from coaches and the growing fan base that followed the team’s journey. They emphasized that the triumph was not just a sporting success but also a statement about gender equality in Indian sports.
The 2017 victory remains the only major ICC title won by the Indian women’s side, and it has been credited with boosting the profile of women’s cricket domestically. Rawal and Verma expressed hope that the momentum will continue to grow, encouraging more young girls to take up the game.
Looking ahead, the duo called for sustained investment in grassroots programmes and better infrastructure to ensure that India can build on this legacy and compete consistently on the world stage.
Both athletes recalled the intense preparation leading up to the tournament, noting the support from coaches and the growing fan base that followed the team’s journey. They emphasized that the triumph was not just a sporting success but also a statement about gender equality in Indian sports.
The 2017 victory remains the only major ICC title won by the Indian women’s side, and it has been credited with boosting the profile of women’s cricket domestically. Rawal and Verma expressed hope that the momentum will continue to grow, encouraging more young girls to take up the game.
Looking ahead, the duo called for sustained investment in grassroots programmes and better infrastructure to ensure that India can build on this legacy and compete consistently on the world stage.