Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Indian Women's Cricket Team following their historic Women's World Cup 2025 victory at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on Wednesday, November 5. The PM is known for engaging warmly with athletes, and his interactions are often filled with humour and light-hearted moments.
During the meet-and-greet, Indian top-order batter Harleen Deol playfully asked the PM about his glowing skin, leaving everyone in the room in fits of laughter. PM Modi responded modestly, saying he had never thought about it much. The interaction was later shared in a video broadcast on Thursday, November 6. All-rounder Sneh Rana jokingly attributed the PM's glow to the love of his people, to which Modi replied that the affection and blessings of the people are a huge source of strength for him.
On Sunday, India defeated South Africa to claim their first-ever ICC Women's ODI World Cup in Navi Mumbai. It was a historic moment for Indian women's cricket, as years of hard work and near misses culminated in triumph. The team beat the Proteas by 52 runs in the final, becoming only the fourth side in history to lift the ODI title.