'You are a star': Harmanpreet Kaur's special gesture for Kranti Goud wins hearts after India's series win over England
NEW DELHI: It was a day to remember for Indian cricket - not just for the thrilling 13-run win over England in the third ODI, but for a heartfelt moment that captured the spirit of team camaraderie.
After scripting a record-breaking six-wicket haul that turned the match on its head, young pacer Kranti Goud received a special tribute from captain
Harmanpreet Kaur
, who shared her Player of the Match award with the youngster.
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In a video shared by
BCCI
, Harmanpreet was seen handing over the trophy and a signed match ball to Kranti with the words, "Main tumse share kar rahi hoon," followed by a warm hug.
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'I am going to share the 'Player of the Match' award with Kranti. She bowled one of the best spells of her career... We have been dying for that kind of fast bowler in the Indian team. She deserves this,' Harmanpreet said in the now-viral clip. She praised Goud's seamless transition from domestic and WPL cricket to the international stage, calling her "a star."
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Harman replied: 'Dear Kranti, you are a star. This was your spell — 9.5 overs, 1 maiden, 52 runs, and 6 wickets.'
The 21-year-old became the second-youngest Indian woman to take a five-wicket haul in ODIs, finishing with 6/52, including key wickets of Nat Sciver-Brunt (98) and Lauren Bell, sealing the series 2-1.
Earlier, Harmanpreet scored a sensational 102 off 84 balls, becoming only the third Indian woman to surpass 4000 ODI runs. Supported by
Smriti Mandhana
(45), Harleen Deol (45), and Jemimah Rodrigues (50), India posted a commanding 318/5.
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Despite a valiant chase led by Sciver-Brunt and Emma Lamb (68), England fell short, with Goud's late burst sealing the match and the series.
As Kranti high-fived fans and proudly displayed the signed ball, Harmanpreet's gesture left a lasting impression — proving leadership is not just about runs and wickets, but about lifting others along the way.
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