Vogue India Cover Celebrates Harmanpreet, Shafali, Deepti & Pratika in High-Fashion Spotlight

Pudvi Times – Feature Report

Fresh from their World Cup triumph, India’s cricket champions Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, and Pratika Rawal have taken over the latest Vogue India cover—an edition that blends sport, style, and cultural transformation in one powerful frame.

Vogue unveiled the cover on Instagram, celebrating a team that “changed Indian sport at the stroke of midnight.” The photoshoot, styled by Divya Balakrishnan and captured by photographer Jacky Nayak, showcased the athletes in meticulously curated designer looks, representing the rise of Indian women’s cricket in mainstream fashion.

The atmosphere on set, Vogue described, was light, bright, and effortlessly confident—a reflection of how seamlessly the cricketers transitioned from the pitch to high-fashion glamour.

Fans flooded the comment section with reactions such as “powerful,” “well deserved,” “a proud moment,” and “women’s cricket is finally getting its spotlight.”

Style Breakdown: What the Cricket Icons Wore

Shafali Verma

·         Outfit: Ito sweatshirt + La Frangia shorts (Rosani)

·         Accessories: Crest rings by Viti Mittal

·         Footwear: Leopard-print leather sneakers by Jeetinder Sandhu
A sporty, youthful look aligned perfectly with her energetic persona.

Harmanpreet Kaur

·         Outfit: Neon green draped gown by Gaurav Gupta

·         Jewellery: Link earrings by Noya, spiral ring by E3k

·         Footwear: Verity 100 embellished leather sandals by Jimmy Choo
Her bold gown captured her commanding presence as team captain.

Deepti Sharma

·         Outfit: Neo blazer and pants by Line Outline

·         Jewellery: Silver spiral earcuffs by Alasa
A clean, structured, and powerful silhouette—sharp, composed, and modern.

Pratika Rawal

·         Outfit: Panelled midi dress with curved bustier + hand-embroidered flower by Gauri & Nainika

·         Jewellery: Ring by Rejuvenate Jewels

·         Footwear: Square-Toe BV Line Sandals by Bottega Veneta
A refined and elegant look highlighting soft glamour and confidence.

Cricketers on Their Vogue Moment

In the feature, the four athletes opened up about their whirlwind lives post–World Cup victory—celebrations, sudden fame, and stepping into spaces that earlier felt inaccessible to women in Indian cricket.

The Vogue shoot symbolised the nation’s cultural shift, where female athletes are now receiving long-overdue mainstream visibility in fashion, media, and public discourse.

Vogue India also released additional posts spotlighting the players—keeping attention on both the designers and the athletes embodying their empowered off-field identities.