Days after scripting history by clinching their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title, the Indian women’s cricket team was accorded a grand felicitation by Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
The team, led by their skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, called on the President, who congratulated them for bringing unprecedented glory to the nation. The players gifted a signed Team India jersey to the President as a memorable gesture of gratitude and unity.
“You Made India Proud”: President Murmu Lauds Women Cricketers
The President, Murmu, congratulated the team on rewriting history to become “true icons for young girls across India.” She praised their determination and sportsmanship, citing how their victory had raised India’s standing on the world stage in cricket.
She further emphasized that the team’s victory had “lit the fire among millions of budding players in small towns and villages,” underlining the role of women’s cricket in shaping India’s evolving sports narrative.
Presentation of the Iconic Jersey by Harmanpreet Kaur
An emotionally overwhelmed Harmanpreet Kaur presented the blue jersey, signed by all members of the team, to the President. The jersey was for teamwork, resilience, and collective spirit.
#WATCH | Harmanpreet Kaur, the Captain of the World Cup-winning Indian Women’s Cricket Team, presents the team jersey to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi pic.twitter.com/iAKDtEaYc7
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As President Murmu held aloft the World Cup trophy, the moment captured the pride of an entire nation that had rallied behind its women’s team.
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The title victory of the team came after a dominating 52-run win over South Africa Women’s Cricket Team in the final match. India paced its innings with solid top-order contributions and backed it up with disciplined bowling, showcasing both depth and composure under pressure.
This campaign was a turning point in the history of Indian women’s cricket, as it put an end to the long wait for an international trophy and raised the profile of the sport in the country.
