While most of us are still reeling in the spectacular ICC Battle Royale where the men’s cricket team triumphantly destroyed India, our girls in green weren’t dusted with the same luck. Sunday beheld a destructive loss where the women’s Indian team bubbled a win by scoring 95 more runs. It was an unfortunate match, however, there is a glorious moment that has unveiled that will surely hit home. Pakistani cricketer Kainat Imtiaz posted a honeyed confession on Instagram about how she ultimately came to be a cricketer.

In the post, Pakistan’s fast bowler Kainat Imtiaz was sprung with gratitude for being able to meet her icon, Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami during the Sunday showdown.

A wonderstruck Kainat Instagrammed a heartfelt story, briefly describing her cause for aspiring to become a cricketer. Kainat was a ball picker during the 2005 Asian Cup held in Pakistan and relished watching Indian fast bowler prodigy, Jhulan Goswami lead her team to victory. It was a moment of clarity for Kainat, who pined to emulate Jhulan. 12 years passed, and Kainat met her idol on the pitch on Sunday, and the chaffed defeat didn’t deter Kainat who was in complete awe.

Let me share a story with you all. In 2005 i saw the Indian team for the 1st time as the Asia cup was held in Pakistan. I was the ball picker during the tornament… I saw @jhulangoswami. The fastest bowler of that time. I was so impressed that i chose cricket as a career. Specificly fast bowling. ? Its a proud moment for me as after 12 years today in 2017 i am playing this ODI World Cup with one of my inspirations and getting more inspired……. ?❤

A post shared by kainat Imtiaz (@kainatimtiaz23) on Jul 3, 2017 at 6:09am PDT

Kainat tweeted the aspiring story too and it was warmly embraced by many

Follow your dreams and craft your own destiny.
Hatsoff and thanks for the inspiration. #KainatImtiaz #WorldCup https://t.co/cDM8HDuGUW

— I love Neyveli (@iloveneyveli) July 3, 2017

 In particular a flock of Indian cricket fans

Thank you Kainat for sharing this positive story. Lots of love and respect from India. Do well in this world cup 🙂

— Abbas Haider (@abbas_haiderr) July 3, 2017

That's the mettle, the attitude that transcends borders. Great words sister. Wish you a brilliant career.

— Ruchir (@captainRDx) July 3, 2017

Who shared the tweet with Sports baron ESPN

@ESPNIndia wow such an inspiring story!!

— Mohammed bin sayeed (@Mohammedbinsaye) July 3, 2017

And were very moved by the modest revelation

Bravo for playing for your country. Just as she was for you…You will also be an inspiration for many Pakistani girls.

Respect From India.

— The_Lie_Lama (@desi_zeus) July 3, 2017

Pakistani cricket fans too encouraged Kainat to plow on further, as this is simply the beginning

Still more to come u just keep on working hard for it

— Abdul Wahab (@real_wahab) July 3, 2017

What do you think of Kainat’s inspiring story? All the more power to her and all our female cricketers!