Mumbai : In a grand ceremony held in Mumbai, the much-anticipated ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 trophy was unveiled, marking the countdown to one of the most prestigious events in women’s cricket. The trophy unveiling was graced by iconic cricketing legends and current stars including ICC Chairman Jay Shah, former captain Mithali Raj, Yuvraj Singh, and the Indian women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur, along with players Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues.
Jay Shah highlighted the significance of the tournament, calling the return of the Women’s Cricket World Cup to India a “defining moment” for women’s cricket. He emphasized that the ICC is committed to nurturing the growing momentum in the women’s game, welcoming fresh ideas to further elevate the sport’s global stature. The event also featured a panel discussion featuring past and present stars, discussing various aspects of the women’s game as excitement builds ahead of the tournament, which India will co-host with Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, 2025.
India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur spoke with passion and determination about breaking the country’s ICC trophy drought. “We want to break that barrier which all Indians are waiting for. World Cups are always special, and we want to do something special for my country,” she said. Harmanpreet also shared how the motivation from cricket legend Yuvraj Singh fuels the team’s pursuit of glory. India has reached the final twice before—in 2005 and 2017—but has yet to lift the trophy, making this home tournament even more significant.
The Indian team’s success will depend heavily on the contributions of star batters like Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues, both of whom have demonstrated strong form heading into the tournament. The competition features eight teams playing round-robin matches, with India’s opening match slated against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru.
Adding to the excitement, the ICC launched the Trophy Tour starting in Mumbai which will travel to all host cities, including Delhi, as part of a school legacy program that aims to inspire young cricket enthusiasts by allowing select schools to attend World Cup matches.
With 50 days to go for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, anticipation runs high as India prepares to host the cricketing world, aiming not only to showcase premier cricket but also to achieve the historic goal of home-soil glory.
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