President Droupadi Murmu lauded the World Cup-winning Indian women’s cricket team for its exemplary performance during a meeting with the players at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. She was also presented with a jersey signed by the entire squad.

India clinched its first global title in women’s cricket, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the ODI World Cup final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

President Murmu congratulated the team on its historic achievement, saying the players had not only scripted history but also become role models for the younger generation.

“Members of the Indian Women Cricket team, winner of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President congratulated the team and said that they have created history and have become role models for younger generation.

“She said that this team reflects India. They represent different regions, different social backgrounds, different circumstances but they are one Team — India,” the official handle of the President posted on social media with pictures of the meeting.

During the interaction, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur also presented the World Cup trophy to the President besides the signed jersey.

In a statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the President said that this team reflects India.

“They represent different regions, different social backgrounds, different circumstances. But they are one Team India. This team shows India at its best,” read the PIB release quoting Murmu.

The President said that the team strengthened the belief of all Indians in its capability by defeating seven-time world champion and then-undefeated Australian team in the semifinal.

“The younger generation, especially girls, will be inspired to move ahead in life. She expressed confidence that with the same qualities with which they have written history, they will keep Indian cricket at the top in future as well.”

Published on Nov 06, 2025