Harmanpreet Kaur Celebrates World Cup 2025 Win with Chennai Students at Velammal Nexus School

Indian women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur made a heartwarming return to Chennai this week to celebrate her historic ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 victory with students at Velammal Nexus School. The event was part of a school felicitation to honour her leadership as India lifted their first-ever Women’s World Cup.

A Grand Welcome in Chennai

Harmanpreet was greeted in style — students lined up with cheers, music, and traditional dhol beats as she entered the school campus. She was presented with a large floral garland, symbolizing the pride of the school and the city in her achievement.

Connecting with Young Fans

During her time at the school, Harmanpreet engaged in a casual cricket session with the students, many of whom wore cricket jerseys. She also participated in a Q&A session — when asked to pick her favourite cricketer between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, she picked Dhoni.

Inspiring the Next Generation

In her message to the students, especially the girls, Harmanpreet emphasized the value of discipline, focus, and hard work. She spoke with pride about the way women’s cricket has grown in India, noting how fans now celebrate the game without comparing men’s and women’s cricket.

From PM’s Encouragement to Classroom Inspiration

Harmanpreet shared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged the team to visit schools and engage with young students after their World Cup win — advice she was thrilled to follow. Reflecting on her journey, she named Virender Sehwag as one of her biggest inspirations and said Test cricket remains her favourite format.

A Symbol of Progress

Her visit is more than a celebration — it’s a powerful reminder of how far Indian women’s cricket has come. Through her achievements and her interaction with young students, Harmanpreet is not just a champion on the field but also a role model off it.