Overview
- At his New Delhi residence, the Prime Minister congratulated the team, noted their comeback after three group-stage defeats, and acknowledged the trolling they faced.
- Modi encouraged players to carry the Fit India message to classrooms and suggested each athlete return to at least three schools annually to engage with students.
- A widely shared video captured light-hearted moments, including Harleen Deol asking about the PM’s skincare routine and a chat with Deepti Sharma about her Hanuman tattoo and “Jai Shri Ram” bio.
- Modi praised Amanjot Kaur’s juggling catch to dismiss Laura Wolvaardt, likening it to Suryakumar Yadav’s famed T20 World Cup take, and joked about Harmanpreet Kaur keeping the match ball.
- Players reflected on the journey and team unity, with captain Harmanpreet and Smriti Mandhana recalling a 2017 meeting with Modi, and injured opener Pratika Rawal recounting teammates’ vow to win the title for her.