'Will inspire girls to play professionally': Aussie cricketer Hasrat Gill on India winning Women’s World Cup

Background image: Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur, players Renuka Thakur, Shefali Verma and Sneh Rana seen during the felicitation of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 winning team. Left image: Australian Cricketer Hasrat Gill Credit: Credit:Source/A USA / Credit: Hindustan Times/Hindustan Times/Sipa USA/AAP/ Left image credits: Lucas Semaan from Sydney Thunder

India has secured their first-ever Women’s World Cup title with a historic 52-run victory. After finishing as runners-up in 2005 and 2017, the team finally clinched the ICC World Cup this year by defeating South Africa. But when Harmanpreet Kaur lifted the trophy, it marked a new era of hope for young girls aspiring to play cricket professionally. In this podcast, we speak to a 20-year-old Australian cricketer, Hasrat Gill, who shares how this historic victory will inspire young girls chasing their dreams in the game.

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Published 12 November 2025 3:02pm

By Natasha Kaul

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India has secured their first-ever Women’s World Cup title with a historic 52-run victory. After finishing as runners-up in 2005 and 2017, the team finally clinched the ICC World Cup this year by defeating South Africa. But when Harmanpreet Kaur lifted the trophy, it marked a new era of hope for young girls aspiring to play cricket professionally. In this podcast, we speak to a 20-year-old Australian cricketer, Hasrat Gill, who shares how this historic victory will inspire young girls chasing their dreams in the game.

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