Former India Pacer Julan Goswami, one of the biggest figures in women’s cricket, shared a deeply emotional account to celebrate India winning the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 and Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Vice-Captain Smriti mandhana.
A dream come true for Julan Goswami
In India’s final over South Africa at Dy Patil Stadium in the Indian capital, Juhulan described the experience as one of the most fulfilling moments of his career.
“When I came home with the trophy, it was the biggest moment of my cricket career” Julan in Big Boss Season 19, was part of India’s near misses in the 2005 and 2017 world cups.
Julan Goswami and Anjum Chopra in Bigg Boss pic.twitter.com/lyye94bc4o
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India’s 52nd away win in South Africa marked a historic milestone – the country’s first ever ICC Women’s World Cup title. As the celebrations began, HarmanPreet, Smriti and the rest of the Indian team made a heartfelt gesture that left the supporters on the carpet emotional.
They are Invited Julan to participate in lifting the World Cup trophy along with fellow trailblazers Mithali Raj and Anjum Chopra. The iconic moment, representing unity among generations of Indian women cricketers, was captured in countless photos and videos that quickly went viral on social media.
Julan, who worked as a broadcaster during the tournament, hugged Harmanpreet amid tears of joy. “The wait was long, but the joy … incomparable” A culmination of two decades of sacrifice, struggle and faith, he further said.
Julan Goswami and Anjum Chopra in Bigg Boss pic.twitter.com/lyye94bc4o
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The gesture by the current team was more than a celebration – it was a recognition of the foundation laid by pioneers like Juhulan, Mithali and Anjum. Their efforts have become a symbol of today’s generation and this moment, and a symbol of persistence of determination.
Sharing the stage with her predecessors, HarmanPreet’s side not only vindicated her batting legacies but also celebrated the collective journey of Indian women’s cricket – a struggle to achieve global supremacy.
Julan’s presence and emotional response mean almost anything to long-time dreamers. One of the most iconic sports images of 2025, the hug with HarmanPreet represents gratitude, perseverance and fulfillment.
“Unforgettable nights”: Julan
Unforgettable scenes from the World Cup winning Juhulan Dy Patil Stadium celebrating BIGG BOSS 19 episode SPECIAL are revisited. He described the victory night as “Someone who will stay with me forever”not just a mention of the current squad’s achievement, but a moment of unity for all generations of Indian women’s cricketers.
He added “It wasn’t just my dream; it was a dream for everyone who came before us—for those who believed, even when no one else did.”
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