New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): India women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur emphasised the role of fans and supporters in boosting the morale of the players after returning home following the 2017 World Cup final heartbreak.

After faltering to win the World Cup twice in 2005 and 2017, India's drought ended with a 52-run victory over South Africa at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. The 2017 final remained a nightmare that haunted India for many years, considering the position of control they had against England at the 'Home of Cricket', Lord's.

In 2017, Punam Raut's 86 and Harmanpreet's 51 ensured India remained on track to return home with the coveted title. However, an unprecedented middle-order collapse saw India nine runs short of the title. As India returned home with

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