Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the champion Indian women’s cricket team at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence and called the interaction a delight, saying the country feels immense pride in the victory.
- The team presented Modi with a special jersey signed by all players, featuring “NaMo” and the number 1 on the back.
- Modi encouraged the players to support the Fit India campaign and visit schools to motivate students, according to accounts of the meeting.
- A photo from the visit went viral as Amanjot Kaur handed her winner’s medal to injured teammate Pratika Rawal, who was ineligible for a medal under ICC rules after being replaced in the final 15.
- India secured the title with a 52-run win over South Africa, powered by Shafali Verma’s 87 and Deepti Sharma’s all-round performance of 58 runs and 5 for 39.