Actor and sports enthusiast Saiyami Kher, who has long championed women in sports and famously portrayed a cricketer in Ghoomer, was among the spectators at DY Patil Stadium on Sunday night as India lifted their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup trophy — a landmark moment in Indian sporting history.
Saiyami Kher pens a heartfelt note as she attends India’s historic women’s world cup win in Mumbai; shares images with team India players
Known for her deep connection with cricket, Saiyami shared an emotional note on social media, reflecting on her lifelong love for the game and the significance of witnessing this victory in person.
She wrote, “As an 8-year-old girl, I sat in front of the TV with my dad, watching the Master bat — and that’s where my love story with cricket began. I was obsessed. Consumed. But in a world of boys with bats, when I said I wanted to play, they laughed. Until I picked up the ball — and bowled them out, one after another.”
Saiyami recalled how she often faced skepticism for her passion. “Years later, in rooms full of men, when I spoke of cover drives and reverse swing, I’d see that same smirk that silently said, ‘Oh, what do you know about cricket?’ From there to what I witnessed last night — a packed DY Patil Stadium, chants echoing for every girl in blue, tears in the eyes of those same men who once smirked — our girls wrote history. Not just for women’s cricket, but for every woman who dared to dream.”
She further shared how the moment felt deeply personal, especially since Ghoomer was shot at the same venue. “Standing there, exactly where we shot Ghoomer, watching our girls lift that trophy — it felt like life had come full circle. Our girls have shown that the game belongs to everyone who loves it. Proud of our girls, proud of the families who stood by them, proud of the BCCI for believing, and grateful to Vijay Patil for an incredible experience at DY Patil.”
Reflecting on the atmosphere in the stadium, Saiyami added, “Last night, when Chak De India and Maa Tujhe Salaam filled the air, they hit harder than ever before — because those songs, those chants, weren’t just for the team. They were for every little girl who’s ever said to herself, ‘Someday, I’ll play too.’”
The actor also shared pictures from the match — capturing her celebrations from the stands and her meeting with Team India’s players after their historic win.
Recognized as one of Bollywood’s most passionate voices for sports, Saiyami continues to use her platform to celebrate women athletes and the unifying power of the game.
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