A moment that will be engraved forever in the history of Indian cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur And her team finally achieved what generations of women cricketers had dreamed of – lifting the ICC Women’s Cricket World CupThe 2025 version proved to be the perfect redemption story for Harmanpreet, who had endured the pain of heartbreak for years, including a traumatic loss. England In the 2017 finals.
When he has completed the catch safely Nadine de Klerk The star captain’s long wait for fame came to an emotional end with a 52-run win over South Africa. For Harmanpreet, it was more than a win – it was the culmination of years of perseverance, belief and incredible passion.
Harmanpreet Kaur shares Sachin Tendulkar’s timely call before the final
As India prepared for their biggest match in history, a familiar voice approached the captain with words that would prove crucial. cricket legend Sachin TendulkarWho himself had gone through the pain of almost missing out on winning the 2011 World Cup, called Harmanpreet the night before the final.
“One night before the match, Sachin sir called. He shared his experience and told us to maintain our balance. When the game is going fast, slow it down a bit. Try and control it because when you go too fast, you can stumble. That’s what we had to avoid.” Harmanpreet made disclosure in ICC review.
Tendulkar’s advice impressed the Indian skipper as he maintained his composure in the summit clash which helped him make crucial captaincy decisions during the epic finale.
“I was just thinking about all the advice I got from seniors – to be patient, take control and trust that our moment will come. And that’s what happened.” Harmanpreet was added.
From heartbreak to history of Indian women
As soon as the last wicket fell, the Indian players jumped with joy. Harmanpreet, overwhelmed with emotions, started running fast across the field and was filled with tears and smiles at that moment. For him and his teammates, it was not just a victory – it was the realization of a collective dream. What made this win even more special for Harmanpreet was the presence of her parents in the stands.
“I still can’t believe it. Whenever we see each other, we just say, ‘World Champion’. It’s a feeling that hasn’t sunk in yet. We waited so long to experience this moment. My mother and father were there. Since childhood, they have heard me saying that I want to wear the India jersey, lead the team and win the World Cup. Lifting the trophy with them watching – that was the most special part of it.” Harman explained.
A pioneer in Indian cricket history
Harmanpreet’s win was not just about ending India’s long wait for the Women’s World Cup. It also placed her in elite company – she then became the first Indian woman and only the third Indian captain overall Kapil Dev (1983) and ms dhoni (2011), to lift the Senior ICC ODI World Cup trophy.
Her leadership not only fulfilled her personal dream but also paved the way for future generations of Indian women cricketers to believe that the impossible can be achieved.
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This article was first published here WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.
