Tears of pride! Rohit Sharma gets emotional as India women lift their first World Cup - Watch

It was a night that Indian cricket will never forget. As the Women in Blue clinched their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title with a 52-run win over South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium, celebrations erupted across the country. But one of the most touching moments came from the stands, where Rohit Sharma , India’s newly ICC-ranked No. 1 ODI batter, was seen standing, applauding, and fighting back tears as the women scripted history.

Click here to watch: Rohit Sharma gets teary-eyed India women’s World Cup win

Rohit, who famously led India to the 2024 Men’s World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy victories, was among the invited guests at the venue. The cameras caught him throughout the night, watching intently, smiling during key moments, and cheering as Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana built India’s innings. But it was at the end, when Deepti Sharma took the final wicket to seal the win, that the most emotional frame unfolded. Rohit rose to his feet, clapped with misty eyes, and looked visibly moved by the triumph.

For millions of fans, it was a goosebump moment. The leader who had brought India back to the top of world cricket was now witnessing another Indian team achieve the same dream. Social media exploded with tributes, as fans flooded timelines with messages like “Rohit knows what this means” and “A champion saluting champions.”

It was not just a victory for Harmanpreet Kaur ’s team, but for Indian cricket as a whole. From heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017 to glory in 2025, the women’s journey came full circle. And as Rohit Sharma stood with teary eyes, applauding them under the Navi Mumbai lights, it felt like the perfect symbol of unity, pride, and shared greatness in Indian cricket.