Sunil Gavaskar warns India WWC winners
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has publicly warned India’s World Cup-winning women’s team, specifically Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, about the aftermath of their historic win. So let’s take a look at Sunil Gavaskar warns India WWC winners.
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Gavaskar urged caution during celebrations
The Indian women’s cricket team achieved a monumental victory on November 2, 2025, capturing their first-ever World Cup title under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur and with star performance from Smriti Mandhana. The win led to nationwide celebrations, widespread media coverage and the announcement of cash rewards – including INR 51 crore from the BCCI and INR 40 crore from the ICC. As the accolades poured in, Gavaskar took the opportunity to remind the new champions to remain vigilant. He warned that several promised awards and recognitions may not reach them, as he found out firsthand after India’s 1983 World Cup victory. Gavaskar wrote, “Please don’t be disappointed if some of the promised prizes don’t come to you. In India, advertisers, brands and individuals are quick to jump on the bandwagon and try to get free publicity for themselves on the shoulders of the winners.”
Lessons from 1983 and media manipulation
Drawing on the experiences of his own career, Gavaskar reflected on how lofty promises to the 1983 World Cup-winning team remained unfulfilled even decades later. He noted that while the media eagerly distributed praise and announcements, many were manipulated by opportunistic individuals hoping to profit from the players’ performances without offering real rewards or support. Gavaskar emphasized that the real appreciation comes from fans and not from promotional campaigns. He advised Harmanpreet and Smriti to “not worry if these shameless ones use your victory to promote themselves”, and urged them to stay focused on their legacy and not be distracted or discouraged by empty gestures.
Will Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana heed Gavaskar’s warning and face the challenges ahead with the same determination that led them to World Cup glory?
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