Never stop dreaming: Harmanpreet’s heartfelt message to young India after World Cup triumph

IANS | November 4, 2025 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur’s lifelong dream finally came true on Sunday night as she lifted the Women’s World Cup trophy, guiding India to a historic 52-run victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai. After fulfilling her childhood ambition, the Indian captain had a simple yet powerful message for the next generation — “Never stop dreaming. You never know where your destiny will take you.”

It was a masterstroke to bring Shafali to bowl, says Paranjape

IANS | November 3, 2025 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Jatin Paranjape, the former India men’s cricketer and national selector, feels the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side did extremely well in keeping the usage of Shafali Verma as a bowler in their 52-run win over South Africa to win the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup under wraps, something which paid off big time.