Overview
- The prime minister hosted the team in New Delhi and posted the full interaction, writing that every Indian feels immense pride in their World Cup victory.
- He praised the squad’s revival after three straight group-stage losses and noted the social-media trolling they overcame.
- Modi asked players to champion the Fit India campaign by visiting their schools to motivate children and promote fitness.
- The meeting featured light moments as Harleen Deol asked about Modi’s skincare, while discussions also touched on Deepti Sharma’s Hanuman tattoo and memorable catches.
- India beat South Africa by 52 runs to win a first Women’s ODI World Cup, with Shafali Verma named Player of the Match and Deepti Sharma Player of the Series; the team also met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.