Moga hails Harman’s success

As Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, lifted the ICC Women’s World Cup trophy by defeating South Africa, jubilant scenes were witnessed across her hometown Moga. Waving the Tricolour and bursting crackers, cricket lovers reached the ground of Guru Nanak College in Moga where Harmanpreet started playing cricket in her childhood.

“For Moga — a quiet city — this triumph is not just a sporting achievement, but a celebration of belief, perseverance and women’s empowerment,” said Anjali Gupta, a childhood friend of Harmanpreet. “Harman has made history. This is a glorious day not just for Indian cricket, but for Moga,” said Gowardhan Popli, an avid cricket lover and close friend of Harmander Singh, Harmanpreet’s father. “We’ve seen her grow up playing in the dusty fields here. Today, she’s shown the world what true determination looks like.”

Locals recalled how Harmanpreet’s early cricket journey began on Moga’s modest grounds, often playing with boys and travelling miles for coaching. Despite limited infrastructure, her relentless passion and family’s unwavering support kept her dream alive. Her alma mater and local cricket academies are planning felicitation events, while social media is flooded with congratulatory posts celebrating the “Queen of Indian Cricket”. “Harmanpreet’s victory is more than a cup — it’s an inspiration. It proves that even from small towns like Moga, world champions can rise, armed only with courage, conviction and an unyielding love for the game,” said Akashdeep Singh, a cricket player in Moga.