# Proud of the Indian Women’s Team: VVS Laxman CoE peak in 2025 URL: https://technosports.co.in/vvs-laxman-coe-womens-world/ Published: 2026-08-09 Updated: 2026-08-09 Author: Reetam Bodhak The Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai hosted a moment the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) will struggle to top—VVS Laxman called India’s **women’s ODI World Cup triumph** the **highest point** of his tenure at the BCCI CoE. Here’s the latest: as the India programme moved through major infrastructure and player-development transitions, Laxman singled out the women’s team’s 2025 title run as the clearest proof of what the system can produce. After the final, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia also announced a **Rs 51 crore** reward for the players and support staff. ![Indian](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/vvsvsll.jpg) ## 2025 final: India’s maiden World Cup title and the defining CoE moment India won the **ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025** by beating **South Africa** by **52 runs** in the final at the **Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy / DY Patil Stadium** in Navi Mumbai. India posted **298/7 in 50 overs**, and South Africa was bowled out for **246 in 45.3 overs**. The top-scoring act for India came from **Shafali Verma (87)**, with **Deepti Sharma** adding **58** and finishing with **5/39**—a combination that reflected both batting intent and bowling control. Laxman’s pride was not limited to one match detail. According to Crictracker, he described that title as the pinnacle of his CoE tenure, tying it to the broader pathway the high-performance set-up tries to build for Indian women’s cricket—development that turns skill work into match-winning execution at the biggest stage: [Crictracker](https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/proud-of-the-indian-womens-team-for-odi-world-cup-triumph-highest-point-of-my-tenure-at-bccis-coe-vvs-laxman/). For context on the final’s scoreboard, readers can also cross-check the match report with coverage from major broadcasters like **BBC Sport** at https://www.bbc.com/sport. **Key scoreline verdict: India 298/7 beat South Africa 246 all out by 52 runs.** ## Early 2020s to late-2020s: the CoE transition that shaped how players prepared Laxman’s CoE tenure began after taking charge as head of cricket at the high-performance facility in December 2021, and the period that followed included one of the biggest operational changes in the programme. The Centre of Excellence moved from the **M Chinnaswamy Stadium** in Bengaluru to a new **40-acre** world-class campus on the outskirts of the city. Laxman linked the change to a shift from “vision” to “execution,” calling the move itself a highlight because it raised the training environment available to cricketers. That infrastructure upgrade was paired with another long-term goal—building depth through young talent. Laxman’s remarks, framed around milestones from his time at BCCI CoE, focused on how development work has to show results on the field, not just in practice. The women’s team’s 2025 World Cup win gave that narrative a rare, instantly measurable outcome: India’s first-ever Women’s Cricket World Cup title, and also their first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title. ## How the title win connected back to performance systems The final’s batting-and-bowling balance made it easy to connect the dots between preparation and pressure. India’s total of **298/7** set a target that forced South Africa into sustained risk-taking, and the bowling figures backed up the structure—Deepti’s **5/39** ensured the chase never stabilized. South Africa’s biggest resistance came through **Laura Wolvaardt (101)** and **Annerie Dercksen (35)**, but the rest of the batting couldn’t hold the line once wickets started to fall. There’s also a cultural layer to why this felt like the CoE “peak” for Laxman. India’s title wasn’t just a trophy moment; it was a statement about systems that identify talent early, coach consistently, and maintain confidence through match cycles. After the win, BCCI Secretary **Devajit Saikia** announced a **Rs 51 crore** reward for the players and support staff, reinforcing that board-level backing and high-performance pathways were working in the same direction. ## What this means next for India women’s cricket (and the CoE mission) When a programme earns its biggest international validation, the next challenge is maintaining standards as teams evolve and opposition adapts. For the BCCI CoE, Laxman’s claim that the World Cup triumph was the “highest point” signals a clear standard-setting moment—future squads will be measured against the kind of two-dimensional cricket India delivered in the final. In the months that follow, the practical question won’t be whether India can build talent; it will be how quickly that talent can convert skills into title performances under ODI pressure. In a broader sense, the CoE story is now tied to tangible success: the campus shift, the youth-development push, and then the ultimate proof—an ODI World Cup crown in front of an Indian crowd at DY Patil in Navi Mumbai. For readers tracking India’s women’s cricket pathway, this is the benchmark to watch because the “system” has already produced its clearest result. ## Related Articles - [Australia Win World](https://technosports.co.in/australia-win-womens-t20-world-cup-england/) - [BCCI VVS Laxman](https://technosports.co.in/devajit-saikia-vvs-laxman-coe/) - [BCCI VVS COE](https://technosports.co.in/bcci-secretary-devajit-saikia-vvs-laxman/) --- ## FAQs ### What did VVS Laxman say about the Indian women’s team’s performance in the 2025 ODI World Cup? VVS Laxman expressed immense pride in the Indian women’s team’s performance, stating that their victory in the 2025 ODI World Cup was the pinnacle of his tenure as the BCCI’s Committee of Administrators (CoE). ### How did India secure their win against South Africa in the 2025 ODI World Cup final? India secured their win against South Africa by 52 runs, showcasing a strong all-around performance that highlighted the team’s skill and determination throughout the tournament.