Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the World Cup-winning Indian women’s cricket team at his residence in New Delhi, celebrating their historic ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 victory. The meeting was filled with warmth, laughter, and motivation as players shared their experiences from the tournament and personal journeys of determination.
PM Modi Praises Team India’s Comeback
PM Modi lauded the team’s extraordinary fightback after three consecutive defeats early in the tournament, appreciating their mental strength and teamwork. “You have shown the entire world that setbacks don’t define you – your comeback does,” the Prime Minister said, adding that cricket in India is not just a sport but an emotion shared by millions.
Harmanpreet and Mandhana Recall 2017 Memories
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her gratitude, recalling, “In 2017, we met you without a trophy. Today, standing here with it means the world to us. This is a dream we’ve chased for years.”
PM NARENDRA MODI HAVING A FUN INTERACTION WITH INDIAN WOMEN'S TEAM. 👌♥️ (ANI).
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Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana thanked the Prime Minister for being a constant source of inspiration. “Your words in 2017 gave us strength to keep pushing. Seeing how women are excelling in every field under your encouragement motivates us even more,” she said.
Deepti Sharma Tattoo and Faith Conversation
All-rounder Deepti Sharma, who played a pivotal role in the final, spoke about her long wait to meet the Prime Minister again. PM Modi noticed her Hanuman tattoo and her earlier “Jai Shri Ram” post, asking about its meaning. Smiling, Deepti replied, “It gives me strength and courage to keep performing for my country.”
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– PM Narendra Modi giving sweets to India Women's team and they gifted Namo India's Jersey to PM Modi. (IANS).
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A Light Moment with Harmanpreet and Shafali
During the interaction, PM Modi humorously asked Harmanpreet about the ball she put in her pocket after the final. The captain laughed, saying, “It’s still with me, in my bag!”
He also shared a fun moment with Shafali Verma, who recalled smiling before taking a tough catch. “I told myself — the ball’s mine this time — and it actually came straight into my hands,” she said.
AMOL MAJUMDAR – AN INSPIRATION. 🙌
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– The Inspiring story of Amol Majumdar. (IANS).pic.twitter.com/Go63LdMFHC
The Prime Minister commended how India’s daughters are making the nation proud — from ISRO scientists to world-class athletes. He encouraged the cricketers to continue inspiring the next generation of young women to dream big and achieve more.
As the meeting concluded, the room echoed with pride and joy — marking not just India’s first women’s World Cup triumph, but also a celebration of courage, belief, and national spirit.
