Harmanpreet Kaur: A Captain's Legacy and a Historic Triumph

Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women's cricket team, reflects on her team's landmark ODI World Cup victory against South Africa. Guided by legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's advice, Kaur and the team made history, becoming world champions. Key players Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, and Shafali Verma significantly contributed to this achievement.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 07-11-2025 20:30 IST | Created: 07-11-2025 20:30 IST
Harmanpreet Kaur: A Captain's Legacy and a Historic Triumph
Harmanpreet Kaur
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In a historic achievement, Harmanpreet Kaur led the Indian women's cricket team to victory, claiming the ODI World Cup trophy for the first time. Renowned cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared valuable advice with Kaur before the decisive match against South Africa.

Captaining the team to its crowning moment after a 16-year career, Kaur is only the third Indian skipper ever to lift a senior ODI World Cup. She stands alone as the first woman to accomplish this feat, marking a transformative moment for Indian women's cricket.

Instrumental to this victory were Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, and Shafali Verma, who delivered crucial performances. Their contributions underscore a team effort that will be celebrated in the annals of the sport's history.

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