India, Nov. 4 -- For years, Harmanpreet Kaur carried the weight of unfulfilled promise. As captain, she led India into major finals, the 2020 T20 World Cup in Melbourne and the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Both times, she returned home empty-handed. The number 7 on her jersey became synonymous with heartbreak. It was a constant reminder of opportunities narrowly missed.

In November 2024, Harmanpreet made an unexpected change. India unveiled their new ODI jersey, and the Indian skipper had abandoned the number 7. In its place was 23. The decision came after consulting renowned numerologist Sanjay B. Jumaani.

Number 7 had long been associated with MS Dhoni's legacy. But for Harmanpreet, it represented something else. Unfulfilled...