{"id":22991,"date":"2025-11-04T05:57:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T05:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/pakistani-sings-indian-national-anthem-during-womens-world-cup-final-fans-still-find-fault-watch-cricket-news\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T05:57:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T05:57:10","slug":"pakistani-sings-indian-national-anthem-during-womens-world-cup-final-fans-still-find-fault-watch-cricket-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/pakistani-sings-indian-national-anthem-during-womens-world-cup-final-fans-still-find-fault-watch-cricket-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistani Sings Indian National Anthem During Women&#8217;s World Cup Final, Fans Still Find Fault: Watch | Cricket News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9678310\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">November 04, 2025, 11:11 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9678310\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-762855100 asubttl-schema\">Arshad Muhammad Hanif, a Pakistani fan, sang the Indian national anthem at the World Cup final, as India beat South Africa for their first ICC Women\u2019s title.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-762855100\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-762855100 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pakistani fan, sang the Indian national anthem (AP and Instagram)\" title=\"Pakistani fan, sang the Indian national anthem (AP and Instagram)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-762855100\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Pakistani fan, sang the Indian national anthem (AP and Instagram)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">A heartwarming moment from the ICC Women\u2019s World Cup final between India and South Africa has gone viral, showcasing cricket\u2019s ability to unite people across borders.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">Arshad Muhammad Hanif, a Pakistani fan, caught the attention of Indians with his touching gesture towards the Indian team during the match on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">In a widely shared video on social media, Arshad, dressed in a Pakistan cricket jersey, was seen enthusiastically cheering for the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian side. What truly moved fans, though, was when he stood up and sang the Indian national anthem before the start of the final. His spontaneous act of respect and support quickly gained traction across platforms, earning admiration from cricket fans on both sides of the border.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">Arshad\u2019s gesture served as a reminder of the deeper spirit of the sport \u2014 cricket is not merely about rivalry, but also about respect, unity, and a shared love for the game. Many fans commented that such moments illustrate how sport has the power to dissolve boundaries and connect hearts, even between nations with long-standing competition.<\/p>\n<h2>WATCH:<\/h2>\n<h2>India Make History<\/h2>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">India celebrated the women\u2019s cricket team\u2019s historic first World Cup victory, with prominent sports figures, political leaders, corporate executives, and Bollywood stars calling it a defining moment that could inspire a whole generation.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">It marked a significant milestone for Indian women\u2019s cricket, as years of hard work and near-misses culminated in triumph and history. The team defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final on Sunday night, becoming only the fourth team to win the ODI title.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">The BCCI announced on Monday a cash award of Rs 51 crore for the Harmanpreet Kaur-led squad and its support staff.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">The BCCI also acknowledged the significant contribution of Jay Shah, who served as the Board secretary and is now the chairman of the ICC, to the advancement of women\u2019s cricket in India.<\/p>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\"><em><strong>(With inputs from Agencies)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ritayan Basu\" title=\"Ritayan Basu\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/ritayan-basu-16281.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Ritayan Basu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin&#8230;<span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin&#8230;<!-- --> <span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-762855100 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>November 04, 2025, 08:40 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-762855100 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/cricket\/\">cricket<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> Pakistani Sings Indian National Anthem During Women&#8217;s World Cup Final, Fans Still Find Fault: Watch<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. 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