Pakistani fan celebrates India’s Women’s World Cup win, sings ‘Jana Gana Mana…’ in viral video: ‘We are one family’

Many hailed Arshad’s act as a reminder that cricket, at its core, goes beyond rivalry. It’s about mutual respect, unity, and a shared love for the sport. As one fan put it, “I wish we all feel the same… we as people aren’t bad… half of Dubai’s taxi drivers are Pakistanis and they are very warm and lovely people… in short we people don’t have any issues, it’s only political.”

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After the match, Arshad continued to celebrate India’s triumph, posting several videos of himself rejoicing in their win. In one lighthearted clip, he says, “India walon kya yaar, World T20i, Champions Trophy, Asia Cup, aaj Women’s World Cup, bas karo yaar, gareebon ka bhi sochon,” leaving viewers both amused and touched by his good-natured banter.

The comments under his videos overflowed with appreciation. One user wrote, “We are all one family at the end of the day except when we play each other,” while another added, “Glad to see women’s cricket getting maximum views across as many countries as possible. This is the beginning of a new era… Indian women leading from the front and making the sport popular in all countries.”

For India, the victory was a culmination of years of perseverance and heartbreaks. The team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final to lift the coveted trophy, becoming only the fourth nation to ever win the Women’s ODI World Cup.

In recognition of their remarkable achievement, the BCCI announced a reward of Rs 51 crore for the players and support staff, celebrating a moment that has now been etched forever in the annals of Indian cricket.

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