New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- Rohit Sharma couldn't hold his emotion as the Indian women scripted history at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side lifted their maiden ICC Women's World Cup, beating South Africa in the final. Rohit was among the few former men's cricketers who were present at the venue to cheer for the Indian women's team.

Soon after Harmanpreet Kaur took the winning catch, the camera panned towards the VIP enclosure where with beaming with pride, the video of which went viral. Notably, Rohit was the Indian captain when the men's team lost to Australia in the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup.

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