The title slipped out of their grasp but the Indian women's cricket team earned plaudits aplenty for its gritty World Cup campaign with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the iconic Sachin Tendulkar leading the tributes.
The title slipped out of their grasp but the Indian women's cricket team earned plaudits aplenty for its gritty World Cup campaign with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the iconic Sachin Tendulkar leading the tributes.
The Indian women's team lost by nine runs to England in a tense summit clash of the World Cup last night, finishing runners-up for the second time -- the previous being the 2005 edition.
1. Partnership-breaker
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Indian new-ball bowler Jhulan Goswami appeals for a wicket
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2. Experience matters
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Jhulan Goswami provides a crucial breakthrough in the middle-overs
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3. Crucial breakthrough
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Rajeshwari Gayakwad (L) celebrates the fall of an English wicket with skipper Mithali Raj
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4. No shortage of Indian supporters
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Indian fans having a good time at Lord's
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5. Hard-Kaur
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Indian batting mainstay Harmanpreet Kaur in full swing
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6. Jubilation
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Family members of Mona Meshram watching the live telecast of the match
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7. Inches short
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Shikha Pandey is brilliantly run-out by wicket-keeper Sarah Taylor
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8. Final nail in the coffin
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England pacer Anya Shrubsole celebrates the fall of India's last wicket
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9. Moment of glory
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England captain Heather Knight lifts the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 trophy
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10. Champions
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England celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC Women's World Cup 2017
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11. Heartbreak
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