Now as India won the title, that too in front of home crowd, it was only fitting to see the beacons of women's cricket in India get their dues paid and celebrate the moment with girls, who they once nurtured.

Indian women’s cricket team’s ‘courage, conviction and confidence’ and ‘exceptional teamwork and tenacity’ was praised by PM Modi and Nita Ambani after historic World Cup win.

Bollywood stars including Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra called Indian women's cricket team ‘champions’ after they won the Women's World Cup title.

In a first, the Indian women's team earned its 1983 moment over the weekend by beating South Africa by 53 runs in Navi Mumbai.

Cricket Australia confirmed the Ben Austin, who was struck by a ball ahead of a match Tuesday. Austin, who was described as a "truly great young man," was struck in the neck during a pre-match training session.

From black armbands in India to bats lined up in Melbourne, the cricket world has come together after the heartbreaking death of a teenager.