Mumbai: In a moment that will be etched in Indian sporting history, Captain Harmanpreet Kaur backpedalled and leapt under pressure to take the decisive catch that sealed India’s world title at DY Patil Stadium on Sunday — a defining highlight in her illustrious 16-year career.
When the celebrations settled, Harmanpreet shared a photograph that has since gone viral, perfectly encapsulating the nation’s pride and emotion — and echoing global sports brand PUMA India’s longstanding message that cricket is everyone’s game.
After lifting the weight of years of hard work and expectation, Harmanpreet posted an image of herself asleep beside the World Cup trophy, wearing a PUMA tee emblazoned with the words Cricket is Everyone’s Game.
Her caption read, “Some dreams are shared by a billion people. That’s why cricket is everyone’s game. 🏆 #CricketIsEveryonesGame.”
PUMA has been a consistent advocate for equality in cricket. In 2023, the brand led a campaign urging Google to officially recognise Harmanpreet as the captain of the Indian Cricket Team — a symbolic and cultural milestone that challenged the “gentleman’s game” narrative. The movement, amplified across social media under the hashtag #IndianCricketTeamCaptainHarmanpreetKaur, sparked nationwide conversations about recognition and representation for women in sport.
As India celebrates this landmark victory, PUMA has reiterated its belief that the playing field belongs to every athlete. Through continued investment in women’s sports — from professional partnerships to grassroots programs — the brand remains committed to driving equity in opportunity and visibility.
This World Cup triumph, and Harmanpreet’s now-iconic photo, stand as powerful proof that cricket truly is everyone’s game.
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