As India celebrates its historic Women’s World Cup 2025 victory, two names echo beyond the stadium lights — Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami.
They may have retired years ago, but this triumph belongs to them as much as to the champions on the field today. For decades, these legends carried Indian women’s cricket through times when the crowds were thin, the pay was low, and recognition was rare.
Mithali Raj, with her calm determination and unmatched consistency, taught a generation to dream beyond boundaries. Her elegant strokes were more than runs — they were messages of belief for every young girl holding a bat in hope.
Jhulan Goswami, fierce and fearless, became the heartbeat of India’s bowling attack. Her fiery spells on dusty pitches inspired respect, fear, and admiration — often all at once. She bowled for every girl told she couldn’t.
Together, they built the foundation of Indian women’s cricket — brick by brick, match by match — in an era of struggle and silence.
Today’s victory is not just a trophy; it’s a tribute to their sweat, sacrifice, and spirit. They never lifted the World Cup themselves, but their fingerprints are on every ball bowled, every run scored, and every cheer that echoed tonight.
