The celebrations for Team India's historic ICC Women's World Cup triumph continue to sweep the nation, reaching an exciting new peak as two legendary cricketers made a special appearance on one of television's most popular shows.
Cricket Royalty Meets Bollywood Superstar
Former Indian cricket stars Jhulan Goswami and Anjum Chopra, who represented the golden era of women's cricket, recently graced the sets of Bigg Boss 19 to commemorate the national team's landmark achievement. The sporting icons joined host Salman Khan during the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of the reality spectacle.
During their appearance, the celebrated athletes interacted freely with the Bollywood superstar and shared captivating behind-the-scenes moments from India's triumphant World Cup campaign that has captured the country's imagination.
An Unforgettable Night for Cricket Legends
Jhulan Goswami captured the excitement of their Bigg Boss visit through social media, posting pictures from the sets on her Instagram account. She expressed her joy in a heartfelt caption.
"This month so far has been filled with many unforgettable nights, and this was definitely one of those nights," Jhulan wrote. "Had such a lovely time sharing the stage with @beingsalmankhan and @anjum_chopra on Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar. Can't wait for you all to see the fun moments!"
Celebrating a Historic Victory
The special television appearance comes on the heels of India's monumental World Cup victory that ended the nation's long wait for the coveted ICC trophy. The watershed moment occurred earlier this month when the Indian women's cricket team defeated South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final match.
The victory was particularly sweet given the heartbreaks from previous finals in 2005 and 2017. The win was sealed through stellar performances by Shafali Verma (87 runs and 2/36) and Deepti Sharma (58 runs and 5/39), who delivered match-winning contributions with both bat and ball.
Both Jhulan and Anjum were present at the championship venue as broadcasters and were visibly emotional as they joined the celebrations on the ground with the victorious players. A particularly touching moment that went viral across social media platforms showed an emotional Jhulan embracing skipper Harmanpreet Kaur as the team finally lifted the trophy.
Pioneers Celebrating the New Generation
Jhulan Goswami, who retired in 2022 after an illustrious two-decade career, remains one of the most celebrated names in women's cricket history. Her remarkable record of 255 wickets in ODIs makes her the format's highest wicket-taker. Across all international formats including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, she claimed an impressive 355 wickets.
Her contemporary and co-guest Anjum Chopra represented India in more than 150 international matches, establishing herself as one of the true pioneers of women's cricket in the country.
Following India's World Cup victory, both legends took to social media to express their overwhelming emotions. Jhulan posted on X (formerly Twitter), "The wait was long, but the joy... unmatched."
Anjum Chopra echoed these sentiments, writing, "The girls have made our dreams a reality. Here's to a glorious new era for the #WomenInBlue."
The Bigg Boss 19 appearance created a heartwarming crossover between Bollywood and Indian cricket, uniting two of the nation's greatest passions on a single platform and demonstrating how the historic victory has transcended sporting boundaries to become a national celebration.
