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Jhulan Goswami shares how Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana fulfilled their World Cup promise, leading India to a historic victory over South Africa.
An emotional Jhulan Goswami embraces Harmanpreet Kaur (Picture credit: X @BCCI)
Former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami has revealed that after the heartbreak of the 2022 World Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana came to her hotel room and promised her that they would win the next title for her, a resolve that was fulfilled on Sunday night in Navi Mumbai.
The Indian women’s cricket team etched a golden chapter in the country’s sporting history, clinching their maiden World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa in the final at Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2.
During the celebrations, Harmanpreet called the two OGs of Indian women’s cricket, Mithali Raj and Goswami, to hold the Cup. Both the legends broke down.
“You know what, before this World Cup, they promised me that they would do it for me. In 2022, we weren’t able to qualify for the semifinals. After that, Harman and Smriti came to my room at midnight and they said that ‘we don’t know if you will be there in the next World Cup, but we will win that trophy for you’,” an emotional Jhulan revealed.
It was a moment to frame when Harmanpreet and her deputy Mandhana engaged in a bear hug with Jhulan, telling her “Didi, Yeh Aapke liye thaa (Sister, this is for you)”.
“Finally, they did it and that is why we are all so emotional at the moment,” Jhulan said while speaking on Star Sports.
Even before that magical Sunday night in Mumbai’s suburbs, women’s cricket had already emerged as a viable career path in India, propelled by the success of the Women’s Premier League.
But from Monday morning onward, women’s cricket will no longer be just a career option; it will become a calling for millions of young girls whose parents once doubted their dreams of wearing the India Blues.
November 03, 2025, 15:46 IST
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