Bollywood Celebrities Congratulate Indian Women's Cricket Team on Maiden ICC World Cup Win

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As the Indian women's cricket team made history by winning their maiden ICC World Cup, Bollywood celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, and Hrithik Roshan, took to social media to congratulate the team on their remarkable achievement. The team's victory over South Africa in the final marked a historic moment, with the team showcasing exceptional batting and bowling skills, posting 298/7 in 50 overs led by Shafali Verma's impressive 87 runs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Amitabh Bachchan congratulated the Indian women's cricket team on their maiden ICC World Cup win, expressing pride and gratitude to the players for bringing pride to everyone.
  • Bollywood celebrities, including Vicky Kaushal, Varun Dhawan, Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Hrithik Roshan, joined in the celebration, hailing the cricketers for breaking a nearly 50-year dry spell with their top-notch performance and confidence.
  • The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a cash prize of Rs 51 crore for the ICC Women's World Cup-winning Indian team.
  • The team received USD 4.48 million (approximately Rs 40 crore) from the ICC for winning the World Cup, a significant increase from the USD 1.32 million (approximately Rs 12 crore) that Australia received three years ago.
  • Amitabh Bachchan currently hosts Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 and was last seen in TJ Gnanavel's Vettaiyan, co-starring Rajinikanth, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, and Manju Warrier.

Statistics:

  • The Indian women's cricket team scored 298/7 in 50 overs in the final match of the ICC Women's World Cup.
  • Shafali Verma hit an impressive 87 runs in the final match.
  • The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a cash prize of Rs 51 crore for the ICC Women's World Cup-winning Indian team.
  • The team received USD 4.48 million (approximately Rs 40 crore) from the ICC for winning the World Cup.
  • The cash prize for the Indian women's cricket team is a significant increase from the USD 1.32 million (approximately Rs 12 crore) that Australia received three years ago.

Sources:

  • [Twitter - Amitabh Bachchan]
  • [Multiple social media posts from Bollywood celebrities, including Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Hrithik Roshan]
  • [Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) press release]
  • [Contify.com]