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Modi Salutes India’s Women’s Blind Cricket World Champions as President Murmu Hosts Team

The unbeaten side captured the inaugural T20 crown in Colombo after decisive knocks by Phula Saren with support from Karuna K.

Overview

  • On Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the team for winning every match and said the country is proud of each player.
  • At Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the squad, received an autographed bat, and signed a ball for the players.
  • India defeated Nepal by seven wickets in the Colombo final after restricting the opposition to 114 for 5.
  • Opener Phula Saren scored 44 off 27 to earn Player of the Match, with fellow opener Karuna K contributing 42 off 27.
  • The champions went unbeaten through wins over Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Australia, including a nine-wicket semifinal, with captain Deepika TC crediting the team’s hard work.