The World Champions, the Indian Women’s Blind cricket team, met the Prime Minister of the country, Narendra Modi, as the team arrived at his New Delhi residence with the trophy. All the players together gifted the PM with a signed bat after the Blue Brigade won the title for the first-ever Blind Women’s T20 World Cup played on November 23. They defeated Nepal by seven wickets in Colombo.

PM Narendra Modi signed the World Cup final ball while talking to the women’s side. He also celebrated by lifting the trophy and welcomed the players by feeding them laddu. India was captained by Deepika TC from Karnataka, as the 16 players were picked from nine different states across the country to form the team.

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These included different players from Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Delhi, Assam, and Bihar, as the players were taught about cricket through school teachers, NGOs, and community camps. It started on November 11 in Delhi, where India, Nepal, Australia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and America participated in the tournament.

Watch: PM Narendra Modi distributes laddus to India’s World Champion Blind team

In the group stage of the event, all teams featured in five games against each other, with the semifinals being played between the top four positions of the points table. Nepal and India, who won these matches, played in the final. The Blind cricket is played with a plastic ball, which has iron bearings inside it, making a sound when it bounces.

PM Modi personally feeds ladoos to the World Champion women’s blind cricket team.#PM #Modi #WorldChampions #Cricket #Ladoos #ITreels pic.twitter.com/m1aUYfxy0L

— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) November 28, 2025

This was the first time a Blind T20 World Cup was being played in women’s cricket, as the Blue Brigade maintained its dominance by winning it, as the men’s blind team won the ODI and T20 World Cup multiple times. The Women’s team has earned the global-level title for the first time.

Before the blind team, India’s Women’s Cricket Team also won its first World Cup. That clash was played at the iconic DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, where they defended their 298 total against South Africa in the final. They made a strong turnaround in the group stage after three successive defeats against the Proteas, England, and Australia. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a light-hearted conversation with India all-rounder Deepti Sharma, asking her how Lord Hanuman helps her in life. The interaction took place on Wednesday, November 5, when the Prime Minister hosted the Indian women’s cricket team in Delhi following their historic 2025 World Cup triumph. On Sunday, November 2, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team created history by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at the DY Patil Stadium to clinch India’s maiden Women’s World Cup title.

During the interaction, PM Modi noticed a tattoo of Lord Hanuman on Deepti Sharma’s left hand and curiously asked how it inspires her. “You have this tattoo, so how does Lord Hanuman help you?” the Prime Minister asked. Deepti, known for her calm composure and match-winning contributions, expressed her genuine belief in Lord Hanuman as a source of strength and faith during those tough times.

In response, Deepti Sharma said, “Sir, it means that I have more belief in him than even in myself. Whenever such a time comes, when difficulties arise, I take his name, and I feel that I come out of those difficulties. That’s how much belief I have in him.” Deepti's words expressed her deep spiritual faith and the role of that faith in her pathway to cricket.

Harmanpreet Kaur on Keeping the Winning Ball

During the same interaction, Prime Minister Modi also asked captain Harmanpreet Kaur about the winning ball she had kept in her pocket. In the final, Deepti Sharma took the last wicket, with Harmanpreet completing the catch that sealed India’s victory. When asked about it, the skipper smiled and said, “Sir, this was also God’s plan because it wasn’t like I knew the last ball and the last catch would come to me, but that ball came to me. And after so many years of hard work and waiting, I just thought that since it has come to me now, it will stay with me. It’s in my bag.”

Watch the video here

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With this remarkable campaign, Harmanpreet Kaur became the first captain to lead the Indian women’s cricket team to a World Cup title, while Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance earned her the Player of the Tournament award for scoring 215 runs and taking 22 wickets in nine matches.

India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, met the triumphant Indian Women’s World Cup team at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg on November 05. He congratulated the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side for winning their maiden title against South Africa in the final at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai three evenings ago.

PM Modi lauded Indian’s incredible resilience and comeback from three successive defeats in the league stage of the event, which could have disqualified them from the event’s semifinal. India lost to the Proteas, England, and Australia and found themselves in a do-or-die situation of crashing the New Zealand side, which they finally did.

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“You all have done a very big job. In India, cricket is not just a game; it has become the life of the people. If everything goes well in cricket, the entire country feels good, but if there is anything wrong in cricket, the entire country shakes. I feel that you can be very motivational because you hold a great power of success in your hands.” PM Narendra Modi expressed in a video that he shared on social media.

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India faced a huge issue ahead of their final against South Africa and semifinal against Australia when their opener, Pratika Rawal, was ruled out of the knockouts with injury. That led the management to bring Shafali Verma as a replacement, who cracked 87 runs in the final to post a beyond-reachable score for the Laura Wolvaardt-led side.

Every Indian feels immense pride in Team India’s World Cup victory. It was a delight interacting with the women’s cricket team. Do watch! https://t.co/PkkfKFBNbb

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2025

“Just talk to the children. They will ask you many questions, and you can answer whatever you feel comfortable sharing. Team spirit matters the most. And team spirit isn’t just about what happens on the field. When you spend 24 hours together, a kind of bond forms naturally. Only then does true unity happen.” PM Modi addressed the interaction.

“We remember the last time we met you in 2017; we could not get the trophy, but we are really proud that this time, we have become the world champions. We are really honoured to meet you. We aim to keep meeting you in the future as well.” India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, told the Prime Minister.

PM Narendra Modi and all the Women's World Cup 2025 winning team India players were surprised to hear a question from all-rounder Harleen Deol. It was a candid question from Deol, which left everyone in laughter.

On Wednesday, November 5, the India Women's Cricket Team visited the PM's residence to meet with him after creating history in Navi Mumbai. India defeated South Africa Women's to lift the World Cup for the first time ever. During the group conversation, Deol asked the prime minister about his skincare routine.

"Mujhe aapki skincare routine puchni thi, aap bahut glow karte ho sir (I wanted to ask you about your skincare routine, sir—you really have a glow)," Harleen said. This single question caused everyone to laugh, including PM Modi himself. In reply, PM said that he had never thought about this matter before. This glow can be because of the love he received from countless people around the world.

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Harleen Deol's question left everyone in surprise including PM Modi

"Haven’t really paid much attention to this topic, but this glow comes from the love and blessings of millions of people; that’s true. It’s a great source of strength. I’ve been the head of the government for 25 years now; that’s a long time. But when you receive so many blessings, it shows," Modi replied after a brief spell of laughter. 

Harleen Deol asking the skincare routine of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 😄 pic.twitter.com/sFmFzDEmXb

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 6, 2025

India's road to winning the World Cup was not smooth. They started their campaign by winning back-to-back matches but soon lost the momentum and got defeated in multiple matches. They bounced back strongly by playing New Zealand Women's in their group stage match. After the group stage hurdle, for India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, there was no turning back. In the semifinal, they edged past Australia in a heroic manner, thanks to a century from Jemimah Rodrigues. And then, finally, India became the champion. 

India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, met the victorious Indian Women’s Cricket team after their glory in the home World Cup 2025, where they blew away South Africa in the final to lift their maiden title at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai, having failed to achieve the same feat in the last two occasions in 2005 and 2017.

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side, at one point of the event, was in danger of getting disqualified ahead of the semifinal. They faced three consecutive defeats against the Proteas, England, and Australia, and needed to win the do-or-die clash against New Zealand, which they successfully did. The Blue Brigade shared a meal with PM Modi.

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During the dinner, Modi won the hearts of many as the video went viral on various social media platforms. He noticed that injured Pratika Rawal was sitting in her wheelchair and couldn’t take food. That was when he walked to the table and offered injured Rawal some food as he said, “Aapko koi kuch de nehi raha, kya pasand hai aapko?”

Watch: Injured Pratika Rawal receives food from PM Narendra Modi during meeting at his residence

Rawal picked up the injury during their dead rubber against Bangladesh when she slipped while stopping the ball on the boundary rope. Before that incident, she had already collected 308 runs to be India’s second-highest run-getter of the tournament in six innings at an average of 51.33 and a strike rate of 77.77 with one fifty and one century.

Lovely Gesture ❤️

Pratika Rawal was injured so came on Wheelchair.

Modiji noticed that she could not take food, so he asked what she likes and served her pic.twitter.com/K5gd46e5wI

— Ankur Singh (@iAnkurSingh) November 6, 2025

“You have done a great job. In India, cricket is not just a game. In a way, it has become the life of the people of India. If there is good happening in cricket, India feels good, and even if there is a little bit of wrong happening in cricket, the whole of India feels bad.” PM Narendra Modi expressed in the meeting.

In the final, Rawal was replaced by Shafali Verma, who smashed a fine knock of 87 runs in 78 balls at a strike rate of 111.54 with the help of seven boundaries and two sixes before picking up the crucial wicket of Sune Luus to break the partnership.

India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, met the Indian Women’s Cricket team after their victorious World Cup 2025 campaign by beating South Africa in the final at the DY Patil Sports Academy. PM Modi lauded the players’ resilience and contribution in various phases of the tournament.

Modi celebrated India's world cup winning success during the special reception at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence. India’s head coach, Amol Mazumdar, expressed gratitude for the reception and shared his thoughts with the Prime Minister. He reckoned it was an honour from them to put a lot of effort in the last two years.

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“We feel honoured and privileged coming here. The daughters of the country have done wonders. They have been putting a lot of effort into it for the last 2 years. They have played with the same intensity and energy in every practice session.” Mazumdar expressed during the meeting.

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Mazumdar shared a lovely story from June when the Indian team, during their white-ball trip to England, met King Charles III in the United Kingdom. He revealed that the support staff wasn’t allowed to meet King due to security reasons, with only 20 members being allowed.

AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY BY AMOL MAZUMDAR. 🔥

- A Hero of Indian Cricket. pic.twitter.com/L5S6FfdzEg

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 6, 2025

“I would like to tell you a story. We were in England in June, where we met King Charles. However, the protocol there allowed only 20 people, so the support staff couldn’t join us. I would like to tell you a story. We were in England in June, where we met King Charles. However, the protocol there allowed only 20 people, so the support staff couldn’t join us.” Mazumdar said as the video goes viral.

“You all have done a very big job. In India, cricket is not just a game; it has become the life of the people. If everything goes well in cricket, the entire country feels good, but if there is anything wrong in cricket, the entire country shakes. I feel that you can be very motivational because you hold a great power of success in your hands.” PM Modi addressed the same meeting.

India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated a special word of praise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after leading his side to a memorable five-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday.

Suryakumar Yadav hails PM Modi’s support after India’s Asia Cup victory

Shortly after India clinched their ninth Asia Cup title, PM Modi took to X to congratulate the team with a powerful message that also referenced India’s recent military response to terrorism. “Operation Sindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same – India wins! Congrats to our cricketers,” Modi wrote, drawing a parallel between India’s victory on the cricket field and the armed forces’ success in Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives earlier this year.

#OperationSindoor on the games field.

Outcome is the same - India wins!

Congrats to our cricketers.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2025

Reacting to the Prime Minister’s words, Suryakumar said it felt as though Modi himself had walked onto the field and batted for India. “It feels good when the country’s leader himself bats on the front foot; it felt like he took the strike and scored runs. When Sir is standing in front, the players will automatically play freely. The whole country is celebrating, and when we go back home, we’ll feel even better and gain more motivation to keep performing,” he told ANI.

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Spinners shine as India wins Asia Cup, Surya praises PM Modi

India’s campaign in this Asia Cup carried heavy political undertones, with the team opting not to engage in customary gestures with the Pakistan contingent as a mark of solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam attack. The intensity peaked during the final when India refused to accept the trophy directly from Asian Cricket Council chief and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who eventually walked away from the podium with it.

Suryakumar, however, played down the incident. “I won’t call it a controversy. The real trophy is when you win the hearts of people, the trust of teammates, and the support staff. That’s more valuable than anything else,” he said.

On the field, India’s spinners Kuldeep Yadav (4-30), Axar Patel (2-26), and Varun Chakaravarthy (2-30) were ruthless on the slow Dubai track, combining to dismiss Pakistan for 146. Tilak Varma then anchored the chase with an unbeaten 69, while Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube chipped in with vital runs to secure the five-wicket win.

For Suryakumar, it was a milestone moment his first major tournament triumph as captain in a high-pressure India–Pakistan final. And with the Prime Minister himself applauding the victory, the skipper admitted the triumph felt all the more special.

With their ninth Asia Cup crown in the bag and momentum firmly on their side, India will now shift focus to upcoming international assignments, carrying both the confidence of an unbeaten campaign and the encouragement of the nation’s leadership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described India’s five-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final as “Operation Sindoor on the games field,” saying the outcome remained the same, India wins. He congratulated the team for their spirited performance in a high-pressure match, which helped them lift their ninth Asia Cup title.

PM Modi posted on X, “#OperationSindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same - India wins! Congrats to our cricketers.” The operation, launched by the Indian armed forces on May 7, 2025, came after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. It was a precise, tri-service campaign aimed at dismantling terror networks across the Line of Control and deeper inside Pakistan. The mission showed coordination and professionalism by the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, the team showed their composure to chase down 147 to win with just 2 balls remaining in Dubai. Tilak Varma played a composed yet brave 69 not out from 53, involving several important partnerships with Sanju Samson (24) and Shivam Dube (33) to steer India to victory. Varma's calmness in the chase was important as India lost early wickets with Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shubman Gill going cheaply.

Asia Cup 2025 Final: Match Highlights

Pakistan got off to a great start with Sahibzada Farhan scoring 57 and Fakhar Zaman scoring 46, putting on 84 runs for the first wicket in under ten overs. However, Kuldeep Yadav (4/30) sent the innings into turmoil, supported by Varun Chakravarthy (2/30), Axar Patel (2/26) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/25). From 113/1, Pakistan plunged to 146 all out, losing nine wickets for just 33 runs.

#OperationSindoor on the games field.

Outcome is the same - India wins!

Congrats to our cricketers.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2025

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India's pursuit became tense after losing a couple of wickets, but Tilak Varma held the innings together. His controlled drives and some aggressive strokes paired with Dube’s ability to score quickly changed the direction of the game. Varma hit a vital six off Haris Rauf in the last over, and Rinku Singh smashed the winning boundary, earning India a five-wicket victory and their ninth Asia Cup title, a record.

Asia Cup 2025 was supposed to be a tournament where Asian giants would collide in a battle for supremacy; however, it has turned into a revenge story, as the handshake fiasco between India and Pakistan shook the world, leaving the remainder of the tournament hanging in jeopardy.

Due to ongoing political tension between India and Pakistan and the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, India made their stance clear on playing against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. In the match between the two sides on Sunday, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav and the entire Men in Blue didn’t shake hands with the Pakistan players.

This action infuriated the Men in Green, who lodged an official complaint with the ICC and even threatened to boycott the remainder of the Asia Cup if match referee Andy Pycroft wasn’t removed from officiating in the tournament. If Pakistan beats the UAE on Wednesday, they will once again face India on Sunday.

SKY Takes Indirect Dig at Pakistan

Several former Pakistan cricketers slammed Suryakumar for ignoring basic protocol and not shaking hands with Pakistani players. Amid all the negativity, Suryakumar Yadav took an indirect dig at Pakistan by posting a picture alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Indian PM celebrated his birthday on Wednesday, and in the image posted by SKY, he was shaking PM Modi’s hand, seemingly mocking the Pakistan side. "Sending my best wishes to our honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi ji on his Birthday 🙏🏻," SKY said.

Sending my best wishes to our honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi ji on his Birthday 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/RKrKhT5OqP

— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) September 17, 2025

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The whole cricketing community of Pakistan criticized Suryakumar for the handshake incident, and it seems the Indian captain returned the favor by sharing a photo of his handshake with the PM, possibly making a dig at the Men in Green.