Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hosted the Indian women’s cricket team and head coach Amol Muzumdar at his residence, Lok Kalyan Marg, to celebrate their historic ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 victory.
During the interaction, team members shared light-hearted moments with the Prime Minister. When cricketer Harleen Deol playfully asked PM Modi about his skincare routine, he responded with a smile, saying,
“It’s been 25 years as head of government… it’s the blessings of the people that keep me glowing.”
The informal yet heartwarming exchange left the players laughing, adding a personal touch to the celebratory meeting.
🏏 PM Modi Congratulates Team India
The Prime Minister praised Harmanpreet Kaur’s team for their resilience and determination, particularly after suffering three consecutive defeats earlier in the tournament.
“You all have done a very big job. In India, cricket is not just a game; it has become the life of the people. If everything goes well in cricket, the entire country feels good, but if there is anything wrong in cricket, the entire country shakes,” he said.
India clinched the Women’s World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on November 5, 2025. The victory marked India’s first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup win, fulfilling a dream long awaited since their runner-up finishes in 2005 and 2017.
🌟 Stellar Performances
The final saw Shafali Sharma shine with an all-round performance — scoring 87 runs and taking 2 wickets for 36, while Deepti Sharma contributed a crucial 58 runs and took 5 wickets for 39. Their combined brilliance powered India to a dominant win and etched their names in cricketing history.
With this triumph, India joined Australia, England, and New Zealand as Women’s Cricket World Cup champions, becoming the third team to lift the trophy on home soil.
💬 Coach Amol Muzumdar’s Words
Speaking at the meeting, head coach Amol Muzumdar expressed gratitude for the recognition, saying,
“We feel honoured and privileged coming here. The daughters of the country have done wonders. They have been putting in immense effort for the last two years and played with the same intensity and energy in every practice session.”
The meeting celebrated not just the team’s achievement but also symbolized the growing recognition of women’s sports in India and the country’s commitment to nurturing future champions.
Originally published on 24×7-news.com.
