PAK Fan Wins Hearts by Supporting India in Women's World Cup Final; Sings National Anthem

It was a moment in history as India beat South Africa by 52 runs to win their first Women’s World Cup title. Shafali Shah was the star in the final with both bat and ball along with Deepti Sharma as Harmanpreet Kaur’s side lifted the trophy. One man was seen supporting India from across the border. Yes, he was a Pakistan fan.

Pakistan Fan Goes Viral for Supporting India

Arshad Muhammad Hanif went viral in a video where he can be seen singing the Indian National Anthem with other family members. All of them are wearing Pakistani jerseys but supporting India.

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"A proud moment as Sunidhi Chauhan sings the Indian National Anthem before the India vs South Africa Women's ODI World Cup Final! Goosebumps all around. Let's cheer loud for our women in blue - bring the cup home," Arshad captioned a post on Instagram.

“Many congratulations to Team India on becoming the Women’s ODI World Cup Champions! Sending best wishes and love from Pakistan,” is what he posted after the game.

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India's Maiden Women's World Cup Title

This was India’s third attempt at winning the Women’s World Cup final and after losses in 2005 and 2017, third time proved to be a charm. The BCCI has also announced a cash reward of Rs. 51 crore.

"To honour this unprecedented success, the BCCI has announced a cash reward of INR 51 crore for the players, support staff and selection committee, in recognition of their remarkable performance, dedication and contribution to the nation's sporting glory. The BCCI also takes this opportunity to highlight the pivotal role of Jay Shah, who served with distinction as Honorary Secretary of the BCCI and now holds the position of Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). During his tenure at the BCCI, Shah championed significant initiatives for women's cricket accelerating the expansion of domestic structures, launching elite-level competitions and ensuring improved infrastructure. As ICC Chairman, he has been a strong advocate for gender-equality across the sport. Under his leadership, the ICC announced a landmark increase in prize-money for the Women's World Cup, signalling that women cricketers will be treated on par with their male peers," said the BCCI in an official statement.