‘I was bullied by boys’: Punam Raut says Harmanpreet Kaur’s World Cup win silenced old taunt

India’s maiden Women’s World Cup triumph, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, has silenced doubters and fulfilled a long-held dream. The victory, particularly poignant after the 2017 final loss, signifies a monumental shift for women’s cricket in India, proving it’s a game for everyone. Shafali Verma’s unexpected yet impactful inclusion also played a crucial role.