Indian cricket team ' title='Women cricket team '>Women cricket team arrived in Mumbai in early morning hours on Wednesday to a rousing welcome by the fans cheering the team.

They might have lost, but the girls have won a billion hearts. The whole country is proud of these girls after their game at the ICC Women's World Cup in London.

India lost to England by nine runs in the World Cup final at Lord’s on Sunday but still the nation is proud of the Indian women's cricket team for their marvelous performance at the ICC Women's World Cup final.

Today they have got fans all over world and they are showing their love, support and admiration for the team.

This was for the first time in 12 years that Indian cricket team reached the final of ICC Women's World Cup. 

The BCCI is also planning a grand felicitation for the Indian women’s cricket team. The date and venue for the felicitation has not been finalised yet and will be done after checking the availability of the players.

At the ceremony, all the players will receive a cheques of ₹ 50 lakh each. The support staff will receive ₹ 25 lakh each.
The announcement for the same was made by the BCCI before the final.

"They lost the final but made the nation proud with their performance. The BCCI will organise a felicitation for the team and we are also trying to fix up a meeting with Prime Minister Modi,” a BCCI official told media.

"There is a feeling (among the BCCI and COA) that the surge in popularity of the women’s game should be cashed in on. One way to build on the World Cup gains is by having a women’s IPL. The focus now should immediately turn to the World T20 next year," the official added.