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Harmanpreet Says World Cup Win Still Sinking In, Credits Two-Year Plan and BCCI Reforms

Harmanpreet Kaur credits a two-year plan backed by BCCI reforms for the breakthrough.

WC victory isn’t an overnight achievement, but result of two years of hard work: Harmanpreet
Just as the 1975 parade showed India that women could lead with authority, the World Cup victory shows that women can lead the nation to glory on the global stage. (HT File Photo)
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Overview

  • India captured their first ICC Women’s ODI World Cup on November 2, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai as Shafali Verma (87) and Deepti Sharma (58 and 5/39) led the effort.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur says the achievement has not fully sunk in, noting she has rewatched the final repeatedly and expects to grasp its impact over time.
  • She cites equal match fees, the Women’s Premier League and upgraded National Cricket Academy facilities as ecosystem changes that reshaped preparation and mindset.
  • The captain outlines a two-year, review-driven plan under head coach Amol Muzumdar that mapped series, camps and fitness work with sustained BCCI backing.
  • Muzumdar emphasizes unity and clarity within a protected team ‘bubble,’ while celebrations have featured former greats such as Jhulan Goswami and Anjum Chopra and nationwide felicitations.