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Modi Felicitates India’s World Cup-Winning Women as Focus Turns to Legacy and Investment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally felicitated the champions in New Delhi, underscoring calls for lasting investment in the women’s game.

Palash Muchhal receives praise for his support of girlfriend Smriti Mandhana after the Indian women's cricket team won their first World Cup title.
Indian team with the World Cup trophy and PM Narendra Modi
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Overview

  • Modi hosted Harmanpreet Kaur’s team at his residence, lauding their resilience after India won its first women’s 50‑over World Cup by 52 runs over South Africa.
  • The squad arrived in Delhi to a grand reception on Tuesday, celebrating with fans at their hotel before Wednesday’s official felicitation.
  • The BCCI announced a ₹51‑crore reward for the team, prompting renewed comparisons with the men’s ₹125‑crore bonus after the 2024 T20 World Cup.
  • Smriti Mandhana said the triumph will inspire young girls to take up cricket, while Harmanpreet Kaur commemorated the achievement with a trophy tattoo.
  • Sunil Gavaskar praised the breakthrough while noting differences from 1983, as analysis pivots to strengthening WPL pathways, coaching depth and the domestic calendar.