India's women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur recreated a memorable moment at Mumbai's Gateway of India, echoing MS Dhoni's famous photograph from 2011. After leading India to their first Women's World Cup victory on November 2, Harmanpreet posed with the trophy at the iconic monument, drawing immediate comparisons to Dhoni's pose with the 2011 World Cup trophy. While Dhoni had worn formal attire with a blazer, Harmanpreet sported the national ODI jersey. Both photographs captured the captains' radiant smiles. The women's team defeated South Africa by 52 runs at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, marking India's maiden 50-over title in women's cricket. Dhoni's men's team had ended a 28-year wait by defeating Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium. Both campaigns shared another similarity: all-rounders won the Player of the Tournament awards, with Yuvraj Singh in 2011 and Deepti Sharma in 2025.
Parallel Triumphs and Tournament Performances
The 2025 Women's World Cup marked India's first 50-over championship in women's cricket, while the men's team under Dhoni had captured their title after 28 years in 2011. Harmanpreet's side secured victory by defeating South Africa by 52 runs, whereas Dhoni's squad beat Sri Lanka by six wickets with 10 balls remaining. Both winning campaigns featured standout all-round performances. Yuvraj Singh claimed the Player of the Tournament in 2011 with 362 runs and 15 wickets, while Deepti Sharma earned the honour in 2025, contributing 215 runs and 22 wickets. The photoshoot at Gateway of India quickly went viral on social media, celebrating the historic parallel between India's two World Cup-winning captains.
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