Reactions as Mumbai Indians win inaugural WPL: ‘Only going to get bigger and bigger’

Mumbai Indians made history as they became the first winners of the Women’s Premier League after beating Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in a thrilling final.

Surrounded by a packed crowd at the Brabourne Stadium on Sunday, the women in blue and gold sealed the coveted title after a phenomenal all-round effort.

Head Coach Charlotte Edwards was ecstatic post the win, calling it “one of my greatest achievements in my career.” She added, “Harman has been amazing as a captain, it has been a wonderful experience.”

Bowling coach and mentor Jhulan Gowsami too, was all praises for captain Harmanpreet Kaur as she said, “Many times, Harman has gone through these situations but hasn’t crossed the finish line. This time, there was good communication and she took charge. The way she handled the team right after the World Cup was great.”

An ecstatic Kaur called the win a dream come true, crediting the team for remaining positive and focusing on execution. “This feels like a dream, not just for me but for everyone,” she said. “When you have such a long batting line-up, we need to express ourselves. Happy we did that and executed our plans. Staying positive was the biggest positive.

“It’s a special moment for all of us, I’ve...

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