PANJIM, Nov. 9 -- Ajit John

When India lifted the ODI Women's World Cup trophy, celebration swept the nation. In Goa, however, the victory did more than spark parties - it opened doors and widened horizons for a new generation of girl cricketers. The image of Harmanpreet Kaur holding on to the match-winning catch at midnight has become emblematic for many young players across the State. From school grounds to cricket academies, coaches say the win has injected fresh belief and urgency into female participation in the sport. "This victory is a huge source of motivation," said Goa Cricket Association (GCA) President Mahesh Dessai. "Young Indian players should learn from it. I especially want to congratulate Jemimah Rodrigues for her sensat...