Emotions were running all around the cricket stadium in Navi Mumbai where India Women’s team won the ICC World Cup 2025 for the first time in the history. During the match after ceremony, when cricketers were going to the podium to receive their medals, Harmanpreet Kaur, out of respect, touched Jay Shah’s feet.

Team India is now the new champion of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. The Indian team defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final match played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Following the victory, when Team India captain Harmanpreet Kaur reached the podium to receive the trophy, she touched the feet of ICC Chairman Jay Shah. After being crowned champion, Harmanpreet Kaur warmly cheered for Jay Shah as she walked up to the podium to receive the trophy. She then touched his feet, but he stopped her from doing so. He then handed the trophy to Harmanpreet. After receiving the trophy, Harmanpreet celebrated with the players.

The video of which has gone viral on social media. It’s worth noting that Jay Shah has taken several important initiatives to advance women’s cricket. For example, he played a major role in starting the WPL, modeled after the IPL. He also did excellent work regarding the salaries of women players. Making history in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, Team India won the title for the first time. In the final match played at the DY Patil Stadium, the Indian team defeated South Africa by 52 runs.

Deepti Sharma was named Player of the Series, taking five wickets and scoring a fifty in the final. Shefali Verma was named Player of the Match. Batting first, India scored 298 runs in this match. Shafali scored 87 and Deepti Sharma scored 58. In response, South Africa could not chase the target. And for the first time, the Indian women’s team won the title.

Watch the moment when Kaur touched Shah’s feet