Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has hailed India’s historic Women’s World Cup victory as a landmark moment in the nation’s sporting journey — one that will be remembered “for ages to come."

In a rain-hit final at a roaring DY Patil Stadium, India put up a commanding 298/7, powered by Shafali Verma’s 87 and Deepti Sharma’s quickfire 58. South Africa, despite a fighting 101 from skipper Laura Wolvaardt, were bundled out for 246, with Deepti starring again with a five-wicket haul to seal India’s maiden ICC title.

“I can proudly say I was there the day the Indian women won the World Cup," Gavaskar said, beaming with pride. “This win will be a turning point for women’s cricket in India."

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