At the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai as India took on South Africa in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final and the stands were filled with cheer as fans watched an exciting match adding to the excitement was the presence of cricketing greats and celebrities including Sachin Tendulkar, Nita Ambani, ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Rohit Sharma, who attended with his wife Ritika Sajdeh. The electric crowd reflected the growing passion for women’s cricket in India.
Rohit Sharma spotted in women’s World Cup
Rohit Sharma’s presence in the stands had the stadium and social media abuzz clad casually in a white Adidas tee and the veteran opener was given a rousing reception when his image cropped up on the big screen.
Social media was flooded with photographs and videos of the star couple enjoying the game and his presence was seen as an act of great solidarity and encouragement to the women’s team on their biggest stage.
HITMAN IN THE HOUSE 💙🔥
Rohit Sharma spotted at DY Patil Stadium cheering for our women’s team in the World Cup Final. 🇮🇳🏆
The skipper leading from the stands – once a leader, always a supporter 🙌
#WorldCupFinal #TeamIndia#INDWvsSAW pic.twitter.com/yPX9yT9ogW— Crikistaan (@crikistaan) November 2, 2025
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Celebration of Unity in Indian Cricket
The presence of Rohit Sharma at the women’s final was a sign of increasing unity between men’s and women’s cricket. Sitting in the stands with icons such as Sunil Gavaskar and VVS Laxman, Rohit’s gesture represented respect and equality in every sense.
The message was crystal clear Indian cricket stands together and united irrespective of gender. Fans and players appreciated the visible support from one of the most successful captains in modern cricket.
India’s Strong Performance in the Final
The India women’s team managed a competitive 298 total through key contributions from Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav with every boundary, the stands erupted as this team fought tooth and nail for this historic victory. The result might have come in the last overs but the spirit and fight shown by these players made many fans and former players proud.
Rohit Sharma’s Return to International Cricket ODI
Off the field, Rohit Sharma is preparing for a big personal milestone. The 38-year-old is set to play his 500th international match during the upcoming ODI series against Australia with 49 centuries, 108 fifties and almost 20,000 runs, Rohit joins an elite list of cricketers such as Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli. His return is not just a comeback but a continuum of one of India’s most remarkable cricket careers.
What are Future Matches for Team India
After the Australia series, Rohit and Kohli will travel to South Africa to play three ODIs and then host New Zealand early in 2026. Both are expected to feature in the Vijay Hazare Trophy later this year. But the nostalgic celebration of legacy aside, it’s at the Women’s World Cup final where the unifying power of cricket stands tall respect, passion and pride come full circle.
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