MUMBAI: Kolkata’s night sky had a new scoreboard, one lit in blue, blazing with pride. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) turned the Eden Gardens into a glowing canvas to celebrate Team India’s historic ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 victory, creating a spectacle that had fans stopping, staring and cheering long after the final whistle.
The iconic stadium’s façade shimmered in shades of electric blue, adorned with giant visuals of the triumphant team lifting the trophy, a sight that felt every bit as grand as the moment it commemorated. For three days, the hallowed grounds of Eden weren’t just a cricketing landmark; they became a glowing love letter to the women who brought India the cup, pride and goosebumps.
“This was our way of saying thank you,” said former India captain and president of CAB Sourav Ganguly. “Twenty years ago, women’s cricket had few believers and fewer facilities. Today, their win lights up the country quite literally. When I became BCCI president, I made it my mission to strengthen women’s cricket. Winning the 50-over World Cup is just the beginning, it will only get bigger from here.”
The CAB’s tribute was more than a visual delight; it was a reflection of how far women’s cricket has come. What once played to sparse crowds now fills stadiums and headlines. Eden’s brilliant glow symbolised that shift from underdogs to icons, from overlooked to celebrated.
Cricket lovers thronged the area, phones in hand, capturing the moment that married nostalgia and new-age pride. The installation featured vibrant lights, dynamic projections and a specially designed backdrop, a reminder that victory looks even brighter when the whole nation stands behind it.
The CAB, long known for championing both men’s and women’s cricket, used this celebration to reaffirm its commitment to the game’s future. The association has consistently nurtured talent across formats, and this event underscored its intent to keep the women’s game in full focus not as a supporting act, but as the main event.
As the lights danced on Eden’s storied walls and the chants of “India, India!” echoed once more, it was clear cricket’s most sacred turf had just found a new set of legends to worship.
After all, when the Women in Blue bring home the cup, the city of joy knows exactly how to say “well played” with fireworks, flair, and a flood of blue that can be seen from miles away.
