Women's World Cup 2025 / World Champion Indian Women's Cricket Team Meets PM Modi; Video Released

The Indian Women's Cricket Team recently achieved a historic milestone, securing their first-ever ICC ODI World Cup trophy by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final match played on November 2nd in Navi Mumbai. This victory marks a significant turning point for Indian women's. Cricket, igniting a wave of excitement and pride across the nation. Following this spectacular triumph, the World Champion Team India players met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence on November 5th, while a special video of this meeting has now been released, capturing key moments and conversations between the Prime Minister and the players.

Historic Victory and Meeting with the Prime Minister

This victory by the Indian Women's Cricket Team isn't just a major success on the sports field; it also symbolizes women's empowerment and sportsmanship in the country. The team's performance throughout the tournament, culminating in their decisive win against a strong South. African side in the final, is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and unity. After this historic win, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally invited the. Players to his residence to congratulate them and learn about their experiences. During the meeting on November 5th, PM Modi individually congratulated all the players for their outstanding performance and engaged in detailed discussions about their World Cup journey, the challenges they faced, and their moments of triumph. This interaction was an inspiring moment for the players, offering them a direct opportunity to converse with the nation's highest leader.

PM Modi's Special Conversation with Harmanpreet Kaur

During the meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi specifically addressed a statement made by Indian team captain Harmanpreet Kaur, while after winning the World Cup trophy, Harmanpreet had mentioned the numerous ups and downs encountered during the team's journey. PM Modi asked Harmanpreet when she felt the sentiment, 'Why is this happening to us, and repeatedly, while ' He further inquired about the underlying reason for her ability to lead everyone with such confidence despite these challenges. This question from the Prime Minister highlighted the team's mental resilience and leadership qualities. Harmanpreet Kaur responded by crediting all team members for the success, stating that everyone believed they were continuously improving in every tournament, while she also revealed that over the past two years, the team had worked extensively on their 'mental strength,' understanding that what has passed can't be changed, and thus, they needed to learn to live in the present. Harmanpreet also thanked her coaches for guiding them on this path, while this conversation underscores the critical importance of mental fortitude, not just physical skill, for success in sports.

PM Modi's Query on Deepti Sharma's Tattoo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also posed an interesting question to Indian women's team star all-rounder and the 'Player of the Tournament' in the ICC ODI World Cup 2025, Deepti Sharma, while pM Modi inquired about the Hanuman tattoo on Deepti's hand and how it helps her. This personal question revealed a comfortable and warm rapport between the players and the Prime Minister. Deepti Sharma responded by stating her deep faith in Lord Hanuman. She explained that whenever she faces any trouble, she invokes his name, and she finds a way out of the difficulty, such is her belief in him. Deepti's answer illustrates her profound faith and the inner strength it. Provides, helping her navigate challenges both on and off the field.

Growing Impact of Cricket and Future Hopes

This meeting and the team's historic victory have once again affirmed that 'cricket has now become people's life. ' It isn't merely a sport but a passion and a source of inspiration, especially for young girls and women. The success of the Indian Women's Cricket Team is set to elevate women's cricket in the country to new heights and inspire countless girls to take up the sport, while the interaction with the Prime Minister and the respect he accorded to the players reflect the nation's growing interest and support for women's cricket. It's hoped that in the coming times, the Indian Women's Cricket Team will achieve even greater accomplishments and bring more glory to the nation, while this victory has not only brought home a trophy but has also ignited a new spark of hope and dreams in millions of hearts.