When India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur lifted the ICC Women’s World Cup trophy at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, it marked a turning point in Indian sports history. Fans called it the 1983 moment for women’s cricket, saying that 2025 now belongs to Harmanpreet and her team. From heartbreak to history, India’s women rewrote their legacy in gold.
But the celebrations also sparked debate online. Many fans slammed Bollywood celebrities for skipping the World Cup final. They pointed out that these stars travel abroad for concerts and attend international shows, yet didn’t bother to show up for Team India’s women in Mumbai. Some said it was disappointing to see full attendance at men’s cricket matches while the women’s historic win went unnoticed by most film stars.
Others defended the celebrities, saying it’s unfair to expect everyone to attend matches just for appearances. They argued that if someone doesn’t genuinely enjoy sports, forcing them to attend makes no sense. These people believe that the real celebration came from millions of Indians who supported the team from home, and that’s what truly matters.
Whether celebrities were in the stands or not, the entire country celebrated this victory with pride. Team India’s women proved that success doesn’t need validation from big names. Their win stands on its own, shining as one of India’s proudest sporting moments.
Sad to see that #Bollywood celebs, especially women, go to foreigner’s concerts in Mumbai but don’t appear for Indian Women’s cricket matches in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai.#IndianWomenCricket #WomensWorldCup2025 pic.twitter.com/KcpnF4oAV2
— $@M (@SAMTHEBESTEST_) November 2, 2025
