On 5th November 2025, the women’s cricket team of India had an eventful encounter with the Prime Minister, which turned out to be a historic event uniting the leaders and the heroes in a glorious moment of national pride. The team entered the official residence of the PM, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi, right after their victory in the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup, which was the first in their history.
Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the team defeated the last opponent and was honored with a congratulatory celebration, accompanied by a trophy lift. The cricketers presented the Prime Minister with a specially made autographed jersey that had the name ‘NAMO’ on it, denoting togetherness and gratitude of the nation. Their victory was being hailed as a watershed moment in Indian culture, which was further emphasized by the ensuing discussions on sports and achievements.
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Modi, in his address, invited the team to be the role models for a fitness and health lifestyle and then referred to the importance of sports in encouraging the future, particularly girls, all over the country. The moment is regarded as the turning point for Indian women’s cricket. PM Narendra Modi, in fact, congratulated the players for their perseverance throughout the competition, having opened the tournament on a weak note, they eventually recovered dramatically to take the top honor.
He recalled their journey, which included their amazing fielding performance and captaincy events, and he wove it into a narrative of national character and common aspiration. For the team, the meeting was an acknowledgement of the past.
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The players reminisced about the previous occasions when they almost made it and the visits to the Prime Minister, which now culminated in the celebration of success. It meant not only the victory of the game but also the first move of women’s sports in India towards equality with men.
