Team India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur is enjoying one of the biggest moments of her life. After leading the Indian women’s cricket team to their first-ever Women’s World Cup title, the star cricketer has captured the hearts of millions. Her leadership, calmness, and determination helped India defeat South Africa in the grand finale on November 2, 2025, at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
This victory made Harmanpreet only the third Indian captain to lift a World Cup trophy — joining cricket legends Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. Just like Dhoni’s famous 2011 celebration, Harmanpreet also marked her win by posing with the coveted World Cup trophy at the Gateway of India, creating an iconic moment for women’s cricket in India.
But beyond the cricketing success, another moment caught fans’ attention — Harmanpreet’s heartfelt birthday message for her long-time friend, Nupur Kashyap.
Who is Nupur Kashyap?
Nupur Kashyap has played an important role in Harmanpreet Kaur’s professional life. She is the founder of Repeat7, a leading fitness and athlete management company based in Patiala. Repeat7 trains professional athletes and focuses on building strength and endurance for elite players.
Interestingly, Harmanpreet wore the number 7 jersey for several years — the same number reflected in Nupur’s company name — before switching to 23.
Before launching Repeat7, Nupur worked as a talent manager for top women cricketers, including Harmanpreet Kaur and Harleen Deol. She has also been associated with Cornerstone Sports & Entertainment, one of India’s biggest sports management agencies, where Ritika Sajdeh, Rohit Sharma’s wife, also worked.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Birthday Wish for Nupur Kashyap Goes Viral
A day before the final, Harmanpreet took to Instagram to share a special birthday post for Nupur Kashyap, who has been her close friend for over 16 years. In the post, the duo could be seen smiling with the Women’s World Cup trophy in hand.
Harmanpreet wrote, “The best birthday gift you could have ever asked for. 16 years of manifestation and now it is here. Happy Birthday best friend.”
The post quickly went viral as fans flooded the comment section, praising the duo’s strong bond and emotional journey together.
Harmanpreet Kaur on Winning the World Cup
Harmanpreet Kaur recently shared that the feeling of winning the World Cup has still not sunk in. She recalled a special phone call from Sachin Tendulkar the night before the final that inspired her team.
“The night before the match, Sachin (Tendulkar) sir called. He shared his experience and asked us to keep our balance. When the game is going fast, just slow it down a little,” she said on The ICC Review.
She added, “To be honest, I’m not able to think about this right now. Maybe, I will realise after a few months what we have achieved. What we have given our country. I can’t process this right now.”
Harmanpreet expressed that lifting the trophy in front of her parents was a dream come true. “Since my childhood, they have heard me say that I want to wear India’s jersey, play for the country, lead the team and win the World Cup,” she said.
