Indian team to meet PM Modi Live Updates: Indian team reaches PM Modi’s residence, who will be felicitated soon
Under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, the team clinched India’s first women’s cricket world title with a resounding 52-run victory over South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.
The victory was hailed as a watershed moment in Indian cricket, symbolizing years of dedication and progress in women’s football.
Upon arrival at the Taj Palace Hotel, the players and support staff were greeted with rose petals and cheers, with stars like Jemimah Rodrigues, Radha Yadav and Sneh Rana breaking into a spontaneous dance to dhol beats.
Earlier in Mumbai, a large crowd gathered to greet the team’s departure, while in Delhi, strict security protocols limited public access to the general aviation terminal.
A special Star Air charter flight brought the champions from Mumbai to Delhi, with authorities providing tight security upon their arrival.
On Wednesday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will welcome and congratulate the victorious team at his official residence, recognizing their extraordinary achievements and contribution to Indian sports.
After the event, the players will return to their hometowns, except Shafali Verma, who will lead the North Zone in the inter-zonal T20 encounter in Nagaland. The World Cup victory etched the team’s name in history, marking a new dawn for women’s cricket in India.
ODI World Cup winning team
Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (week), Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Harleen Deol, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry
