Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed India’s 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup champions in New Delhi, recreating what many fans are calling the country’s “1983 moment.” The interaction featured heartfelt exchanges, light-hearted moments, and inspiring messages. The team presented the Prime Minister with a customised NaMo 1 jersey, while a viral moment unfolded when Harleen Deol playfully asked PM Modi about the secret behind his “glow.”
Modi praised the squad for their resilience, especially after bouncing back from three early defeats, and encouraged them to champion the Fit India movement. The players also shared emotional messages from their families, adding warmth to the celebration. With laughter, applause, and mutual admiration filling the room, the discussion highlighted both the historic victory and the roadmap for elevating women’s cricket in India in the years ahead.