WATCH | ‘You are a star’: Harmanpreet Kaur’s special gesture for Kranti Goud wins hearts after India’s series win over England | Cricket News

Harmanpreet Kaur with Kranti Goud (R) (Video seize)

NEW DELHI: It was a day to recollect for Indian cricket – not simply for the thrilling 13-run win over England within the third ODI, however for a heartfelt second that captured the spirit of group camaraderie. After scripting a record-breaking six-wicket haul that turned the match on its head, younger pacer Kranti Goud acquired a special tribute from captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who shared her Player of the Match award with the teenager.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In a video shared by BCCI, Harmanpreet was seen handing over the trophy and a signed match ball to Kranti with the phrases, “Main tumse share kar rahi hoon,” adopted by a heat hug.

“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 stated within the now-viral clip. She praised Goud’s seamless transition from home and WPL cricket to the worldwide stage, calling her “a star.”WATCH:Goud, elated, requested her captain what was written on the ball. 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 grew to become the second-youngest Indian girl to take a five-wicket haul in ODIs, ending with 6/52, together with key wickets of Nat Sciver-Brunt (98) and Lauren Bell, sealing the series 2-1.Earlier, Harmanpreet scored a sensational 102 off 84 balls, changing into solely the third Indian girl to surpass 4000 ODI runs. Supported by Smriti Mandhana (45), Harleen Deol (45), and Jemimah Rodrigues (50), India posted a commanding 318/5.

Despite a valiant chase led by Sciver-Brunt and Emma Lamb (68), England fell quick, with Goud’s late burst sealing the match and the series.As Kranti high-fived followers and proudly displayed the signed ball, Harmanpreet’s gesture left a lasting impression — proving management is not only about runs and wickets, however about lifting others alongside the best way.