India fast bowler Kranti Gaud said earning a place on the iconic Lord’s honors board has been her personal goal since the start of the one-off Women’s Test, after her match-winning performance guided India to a historic 270-run victory over England.Gaud was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 5/37 in England’s first innings to give India a decisive 115-run lead. He followed it up with figures of 2/54 in the second innings as England were bowled out for 186 while chasing a mammoth target of 457. His seven-wicket haul earned him the Player of the Match award.Reflecting on the achievement, Gaud admitted that the milestone seemed inconceivable while growing up but became a clear goal once the Test began.“When I was growing up, I never thought it would happen. But from the day this Test match started, I told myself that I want to put my name on the honor board,” he said during the post-match presentation.The young pacer credits his success to following the basics and trusting the plans outlined by the coaching staff.“My strategy is very simple. I just focus on my line and length. Whatever the coaches tell me, I try to follow that by hitting the same line and length consistently. That’s what I think about with every ball.”His five-wicket haul ensured that he became one of the few cricketers to have their name written on the famous Lord’s honors board, a moment he says belongs to his family and teachers as much as he does.“I feel very proud, and so does my family. I want to thank everyone – my coaches, my seniors, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey.”Gaud also revealed that the Player of the Match award and the match stump are proud of a special collection that he has built up at home.“I have created a small and special museum at home, and this award will go there. I will keep the stump there forever in the center.”India ended the famous victory on the fourth morning as: Sneh Rana and: Deepti Sharma: cleaned up England’s lower order after the hosts moved on to 130/6. The comprehensive win not only marked India women’s first Test win at Lord’s but also extended the team’s unbeaten record in Test cricket on English soil.