Anushka Sharma Applauds RCB Women's WPL 2026 Championship Victory
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma extended her heartfelt congratulations to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Women's team following their impressive win in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. The team secured their second WPL title with a decisive victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
Social Media Praise for Captain Smriti Mandhana
After the match, RCB captain Smriti Mandhana took to Instagram to share celebratory photos with the trophy, captioning her post in Kannada: "Ee sala kuda cup namdu" (This year too, the cup is ours). The post quickly garnered attention from fans and celebrities alike, with Anushka Sharma joining the chorus of congratulatory messages.
In the comments section, Anushka Sharma wrote "Queen" accompanied by crown and heart emojis, publicly lauding Mandhana's leadership and the team's outstanding performance. This social media interaction highlights the growing connection between Bollywood celebrities and women's cricket in India.
RCB's Historic WPL Achievement
This championship marks the second time the RCB Women's team has claimed the WPL trophy, solidifying their position as a dominant force in women's franchise cricket. The victory holds particular significance as it comes during a period of remarkable growth for women's sports in India.
Interestingly, Anushka Sharma's connection to RCB extends beyond her support for the women's team. Her husband, former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, has long been associated with the RCB men's franchise. The men's team recently ended an 18-year title drought by winning their first tournament championship, creating a parallel narrative of success across both RCB squads.
Anushka Sharma's Current Focus and Career
While celebrating RCB's victory, Anushka Sharma has been maintaining a lower public profile in recent years. The actress took a step back from film projects after welcoming her first child, daughter Vamika, with husband Virat Kohli in 2021. The couple expanded their family with the birth of their son, Akaay, in 2024.
Currently based in London, the family makes periodic trips to India as needed. On the professional front, Anushka was slated to make her acting comeback with the biographical sports film 'Chakda Xpress', where she was set to portray former Indian women's cricket captain Jhulan Goswami. The film was originally scheduled for an OTT platform release, but updates have been scarce regarding its production status.
Anushka Sharma's last screen appearance was in the 2018 film 'Zero', directed by Anand L. Rai and co-starring Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. Despite her reduced film activity, she remains an influential figure in Indian entertainment and continues to show support for cricket, particularly teams associated with her family.
The convergence of Bollywood recognition and women's cricket achievement exemplified by Anushka Sharma's social media endorsement reflects the increasing mainstream attention and respect being accorded to female athletes in India. As women's sports continue to gain momentum, such celebrity endorsements help amplify their visibility and celebrate their accomplishments on a national stage.
