Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:28pm on 05 Nov 2025,Wednesday Sports
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India's Women's World Cup-winning cricket team at Lok Kalyan Marg on November 5, congratulating them on their remarkable comeback victory. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur recalled meeting PM Modi in 2017 without the trophy, expressing delight at returning victorious. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana praised his motivational influence on girls nationwide. PM Modi discussed Deepti Sharma's "Jai Shri Ram" Instagram post and Hanuman tattoo, recalled Harleen Deol's 2021 catch, and praised Amanjot Kaur's focus during her famous catch. He encouraged players to promote fitness in schools, addressing youth obesity concerns. The team gifted a signed jersey with "Namo" and number 1, while Modi invited Kranti Gaud's family to meet him. (PC: X)
