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Smriti Mandhana Gets World Cup Victory Tattooed—Joins Captain Kaur's Ink

Smriti Mandhana has permanently commemorated India's historic World Cup victory with a new tattoo. The vice-captain got the World Cup trophy inked on her forearm along with the year 2025. She joins captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who also sports a matching tattoo celebrating their championship win. Both players expressed how meaningful this achievement is after years of dedication to the sport.

Key Points: Smriti Mandhana Joins Harmanpreet Kaur with World Cup Tattoo

  • Mandhana got World Cup trophy tattoo with '2025' below it on forearm
  • Harmanpreet Kaur also has matching tattoo with victory margin '52'
  • Team defeated South Africa by 52 runs for maiden ICC trophy
  • Players shared emotional reactions about dream-come-true moment
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Mandhana joins Kaur, gets World Cup trophy inked on forearm

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana gets 2025 World Cup trophy tattoo on forearm, joining skipper Harmanpreet Kaur in permanent celebration of historic victory.

"Forever etched in my skin and my heart. Waited for you since Day 1 - Smriti Mandhana"

New Delhi, Nov 5

India's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana got a tattoo of the World Cup trophy on her forearm, with '2025' inked just below it, denoting the year of the team's historic victory.

Team India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final of the ODI World Cup on Sunday night to win their maiden ICC trophy and to be crowned the new World Champions.

Smriti joined skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, as the Indian skipper also got a tattoo of the trophy on her arm. She also has '52' and '2025' inked around it, with the former denoting the margin of victory.

She shared a picture of the same on her Instagram handle and captioned it, writing, "Forever etched in my skin and my heart. Waited for you since Day 1 and now I will see you every morning and be grateful."

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video of the team's travel journey, from Mumbai to New Delhi, as the Women in Blue, along with their coaching staff, are set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening. Mandhana was seen flaunting her tattoo in the video with a broad smile on her face.

The Board also shared videos of the senior cricketers speaking of their dream-come-true moment after they lifted the World Cup trophy. Mandhana, sharing her emotions, said, "We suffered many heartbreaks. Every heartbreak left a little mark in your heart. But there was only motivation to get better and try and have 'Champions' written on your shirt. You play cricket for winning the World Cup. You dream about it as a kid. To do it in front of 50,000 people, I'm just proud of the team."

Meanwhile, Kaur stated, "I was dreaming, when will I wear this blue jersey? So I think this means a lot to me, a young girl who didn't know about women's cricket, but still dreaming that one day, I want to bring that change in our country. And I think it all shows that you should never stop dreaming.

"You never know where your destiny will take you. You never think, when will it happen, how will it happen. You only think, this will happen. So, I think, that was my self-belief, that this can be possible. And that exactly happened."

- IANS

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Rohit P
What an amazing gesture! These women have worked so hard for this moment. The tattoo symbolizes their dedication and the pride they feel for bringing the World Cup home. Absolutely deserved!
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Sarah B
While I admire their achievement, I hope young fans understand that tattoos are permanent decisions. The victory itself is the real reward that will last forever in our hearts and history books.
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Arjun K
Bahut badhiya! 🇮🇳 These women have made the entire nation proud. The way they fought through heartbreaks and kept believing - that's the real lesson for all of us. Chak De India! 🎉
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Kavya N
Harmanpreet's words about dreaming big really touched me. From a small town girl to World Cup winning captain - what an incredible journey! This victory will change women's cricket in India forever.
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Michael C
As someone who follows cricket globally, this Indian women's team victory is massive for the sport. The tattoos are a cool way to celebrate - reminds me of how other champion teams commemorate big wins.

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