Veteran cricketers Jhulan Goswami and Mithali Raj lavished praise on the Indian women's team as they became the U19 T20 World Cup champions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With a brilliant bowling performance followed by a calm run-chase, India cruised to victory over England in the final, sealing their triumph with seven wickets in hand and six overs to spare.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Opening bowlers Titas Sadhu and Archana Devi ripped through the England top order, reducing them to 22\/4 after six overs. Sadhu bowled her four overs straight through, going for just six runs and picking up two wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Taking to Twitter, Jhulan said: "Historic win. Proud of our U19 team. A great performance by Titas. Congratulations to all the players. This victory will inspire millions," tweeted Jhulan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"CHAMPIONS! Congratulations #TeamIndia, this is a monumental achievement! This fantastic victory shows how dominating you have been throughout the tournament. The triumph is even more special considering this is the first-ever Women's #U19T20WorldCup. Cherish every moment!" for India skipper Mithali tweeted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Current Indian women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur and batter Smriti Mandhana also showered praise on their junior counterparts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"You've been a motivation for us. You girls have bought laurels to the nation. We are extremely proud of each and everyone whose been a part of the world contest," said Harmanpreet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mandhana said: "Champions of the world. Proud. Absolutely proud of the bunch. Champions in the inaugural edition makes it even more special. This is just the beginning. Go team."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar too extended his wishes and said: "Indian women's cricket is on the up! First the announcement of the #WPL & now the #U19T20WorldCup win. Congratulations to the entire women's team on winning the inaugural U19 World Cup. This win will inspire a whole generation to take up sports."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India skipper Rohit Sharma tweeted: "Big congratulations to the U-19 girls' cricket team for winning the World Cup. Well done on making the nation proud #JaiHind @bcciwomen @bcci."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Congratulations to the Women's under 19 team for winning the World Cup … it's a great stepping stone for the girls to take their game to the higher level .@BCCIWomen," tweeted former captain and ex-BCCI chief Saurav Ganguly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India skipper Rohit Sharma tweeted: "Big congratulations to the U-19 girls' cricket team for winning the World Cup. Well done on making the nation proud #JaiHind @bcciwomen @bcci."<\/p>\r\n\r\n