Mumbai: Indian cricketers won hearts not only for their wonderful performance against South Africa in the finals of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup on Sunday evening, but also for their warm gesture to console the losing side after the match.

Neither India nor South Africa had ever won the Cup when they took the field on Sunday. Hence, it was no quarter asked, none given. ADVERTISEMENT

South Africa had lost two consecutive T20 World Cup finals and captain Laura Wolvaardt’s side pushed India close for much of their chase at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, led by a fine century from the in-form captain herself. However, regular wickets meant India ultimately clinched the game. The players of both sides were in tears after the match ended. While the Indians shed tears of joy, it wasn’t

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