The International Cricket Council created a major buzz online by sharing a powerful visual that connects two unforgettable milestones in Indian cricket. Their post draws a parallel between Harmanpreet Kaur lifting the Women’s World Cup trophy in 2025 and MS Dhoni’s iconic celebration after India’s men’s team secured the ODI World Cup title in 2011. The recreation highlights how two legendary Indian captains brought glory home 14 years apart evoking shared national pride and nostalgia among fans worldwide.
India ended a long wait in women’s cricket by securing their first ever Women’s World Cup title after falling short in earlier finals including 2005 and 2017. This historic win came in front of a passionate home crowd marking a monumental achievement for the sport in India. Following the victory Harmanpreet posed with the trophy at the Gateway of India in Mumbai a location deeply linked to India’s cricketing heritage.
The setting mirrors Dhoni’s famous moment in the same city when India celebrated their World Cup triumph in 2011. While Dhoni’s squad lifted glory at Wankhede Stadium Harmanpreet’s side claimed victory at DY Patil Stadium yet both scenes symbolised national unity resilience and the rise of champions. The ICC post captioned We have seen this before instantly connected two eras of success capturing hearts and capturing history in one frame.
Even after fulfilling a dream Indian cricket has chased for decades Harmanpreet declared that the win marks a beginning rather than the final chapter. She expressed a confident vision for the future stating that the team aims to make success a regular part of women’s cricket in India as they continue striving for excellence on the global stage.