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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the victorious Indian women’s cricket team at his residence on Wednesday, commending the players for their “remarkable resilience and comeback” in the World Cup after enduring a tough phase marked by three consecutive defeats. The Prime Minister also acknowledged the social media trolling the players faced after their early setbacks and praised their exemplary mental strength to bounce back and make history. The victorious Indian Cricket Team met the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji, at his official residence. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Honourable Prime Minister for his words of encouragement and support that continues to inspire #TeamIndia… pic.twitter.com/8vcO4VgPf6 — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) November 6, 2025 Recalling their earlier meeting with Modi after the 2017 World Cup, captain Harmanpreet Kaur mentioned that the team had then come without a trophy, hoping for future success and more meetings with him. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana stated that the Prime Minister’s words were a significant source of motivation. The Harmanpreet-led team arrived in the national capital on Tuesday evening for the meeting, two days after achieving a historic milestone for Indian women’s cricket by winning their first global title — the 50-over World Cup — with a 52-run victory over South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai. During the interaction, Player of the Tournament Deepti Sharma told Modi she had been looking forward to meeting him since 2017, recalling how he had urged them then to keep working hard to achieve their dream. When the Prime Minister mentioned her “Jai Shri Ram” Instagram bio and the tattoo of Lord Hanuman on her arm, Deepti smiled and said they gave her strength. Harmanpreet asked Modi how he manages to stay present at all times. The Prime Minister replied that it had become a part of his life and a habit over time. He also recalled some memorable moments from the team’s journey, including Harleen Deol’s spectacular catch against England in 2021, which he had posted about on social media. The Prime Minister fondly mentioned Harmanpreet pocketing the ball after the World Cup final. She said she was lucky that the ball came to her. In a lighter moment, Modi spoke about Amanjot Kaur’s juggling catch in the final, joking that while catching, she must have been seeing the ball, but after catching it, she must have been seeing the trophy. Kranti Gaud told the Prime Minister that her brother is a big fan of his, to which he extended an open invitation to meet him. Also See: Champions At The Capital! PM Modi Felicitates India’s World Cup-Winning Women’s Team Modi urged the players to promote the Fit India message, especially among girls across the country. He expressed concern over the growing problem of obesity and emphasised the importance of fitness and physical activity. He also encouraged them to visit their schools and inspire young minds to take up sports. (With inputs from Agencies)
