‘Think about your dreams…’: Indian World Cup winning pacer signifies manifesting not ‘Giving up’ on dreams

Edited By : Krishnakant Kukreti | Nov 07, 2025, 06:19 PM IST

Published On Nov 07, 2025, 06:19 PM IST

Last UpdatedNov 07, 2025, 06:19 PM IST

Following Women's World Cup heroics, Indian pacer Kranti Gaud attended a felicitation ceremony in Bhopal where she spoke about how not giving up on our reams brings out great results.

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Besides the 22-year-old medium fast bowler, who hails from Ghuwara town in MP’s Chhatarpur district in the undeveloped Bundelkhand region, her parents and coach were also felicitated on the occasion. The felicitation programme was held at the chief minister’s official residence in Bhopal in the presence of a large number of sportspersons.

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On the occasion, Goud interacted with the audience and recounted the moment when India won the women’s World Cup after defeating South Africa in the final at Navi Mumbai’s D Y Patil Stadium on November 2, setting off wild celebrations all over the country by delirious fans.

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“Winning the World Cup was a very proud moment for all of us and the entire country. We had to win for India more than ourselves,” she said.

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“If you ever feel like giving up, think about your dreams. At times we only have one meal a day. Even then, I didn’t give up. Today, I have brought honour to my family and Bundelkhand. I am very happy,” Goud said.

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Speaking about Indian women’s victory in the ODI World Cup 2025, they created history as they beat South Africa by 52 runs- lifting their maiden title at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai in a rain affected match with captain Harmanpreet Kaur being more than happy to lead her side to the victorious campaign.