Dhoni or Kohli? Harmanpreet Kaur Finally Reveals Her Choice, Stunning Eager Fans
World Cup-winning captain chooses Dhoni in Chennai showdown.
Indian women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur has etched her name alongside legends Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni as only the third Indian skipper to lift an ODI World Cup, leading the team to a historic maiden title against South Africa in Navi Mumbai earlier this month. The victory marked the culmination of a 16-year international journey, with Harmanpreet’s clutch semifinal knock against Australia and the final’s winning catch sealing her legacy as a modern-day great.
At a celebratory event in Chennai—Dhoni’s adopted home—Harmanpreet faced a classic fan question: Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni as her favorite cricketer? After admitting it was a “tough question,” she decisively answered “Dhoni,” triggering thunderous applause from the crowd. The choice resonated deeply, given both captains’ shared traits of cool-headed leadership and match-defining moments under pressure.
Harmanpreet’s journey mirrors Dhoni’s in more ways than one. Just as Dhoni finished the 2011 World Cup with his iconic six, Harmanpreet took the final catch to dismiss Nadine de Klerk and bowl out South Africa. Her fifth World Cup appearance—spanning from her debut in 2009—finally delivered the silverware that had long eluded Indian women’s cricket.
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The triumph has elevated women’s cricket to unprecedented heights in India. Speaking at the event, Harmanpreet celebrated the shift in public perception: “Now people only talk about cricket without comparing men’s and women’s. Stadiums are full, viewership is high—this is a proud moment.” Her leadership has bridged the gap, proving women’s cricket commands equal passion and respect.
With her World Cup win and Dhoni endorsement, Harmanpreet Kaur has not just followed in the footsteps of a legend—she has become one, inspiring a new generation to dream without gender barriers.
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