Indian women’s cricket team celebrated a historic win – a World Cup victory that has put India on the global sports map. Fresh from the finals, all‑rounder Deepti Sharma was thrilled to meet President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who welcomed the squad and praised their blazing performance.
Deepti, 28, earned the Player of the Tournament award for taking 15 wickets in the tournament. The winner shared how the Prime Minister seemed to know a lot about her – even her Instagram bio, her love of paneer, and her devotion to Lord Hanuman. She said Modi’s remarks were “motivating” and that he called her “DSP,” a nickname she liked, and which made her feel special.
A meeting that felt personal
“I felt very happy when the PM said ‘DSP, you tell us’,” Deepti told . “He talked about Hanuman and knew I have a tattoo of the deity. When I feel low, I chant his name. He remembered that I write ‘Jai Shri Ram’ on Instagram, and he even loves paneer – a dish I love too. It was amazing to know he follows me on social media.”
She also mentioned that Modi encouraged the women’s team to support girls from underprivileged areas so they can chase cricket dreams. “We have to help young girls play sport,” Deepti said. “If we support them, we can change mindsets and let India shine in sports, even at home where families now see cricket as a viable path for girls.”
BCCI’s role and the future of women’s cricket
Deepti praised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for backing the women’s side. She highlighted the Women’s Premier League and the introduction of Test cricket for women as key steps. “The BCCI’s support has paved the way for a historic World Cup win. We’ll see more growth in women’s cricket after this," she added.
Key takeaways
- Deepti Sharma, the player of the tournament, met President Murmu and PM Modi after India’s women’s cricket World Cup win.
- She was flattered by Modi’s personal remarks about her Instagram, favorite food, and faith.
- Modi urged the team to mentor girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- The BCCI’s Women’s Premier League and Test matches have boosted women’s cricket in India.
India’s women have won the World Cup—and with champions like Deepti Sharma, the country’s passion for cricket is set to grow even stronger.
Source: ianslive
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