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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met the Indian women's cricket team after they won the inaugural Blind T20 World Cup defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final in Colombo. The victory for the Indian women's blind team in a six-team tournament came days after the women's senior team registered its maiden triumph in the ODI World Cup 2025 after thrashing Australia.
Meanwhile in the felicitation ceremony at PM's official residence, the members of the winning team presented him with an autographed bat while he also signed a ball for the team. Earlier after emerging triumphant in the marquee event finale, the Indian team was earlier applauded by PM Modi on their historic achievement.
The video of the meet was posted on social media X handle of PM Modi and it covered the highlights of the felicitation ceremony where the PM was also seen interacting with the players.
Earlier, PM Modi took to social media to laud the Indian women's blind cricket team for etching history by winning the World Cup. He further hailed them for remaining unbeaten in the series.
'Congratulations to Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team for creating history by winning the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup! More commendable is the fact that they stayed unbeaten in the series,' PM wrote on X.
'This is indeed a historic sporting achievement, a shining example of hardwork, team work and determination. Each player is a champion! My best wishes to the team for their future endeavours. This feat will inspire generations to come,' he added.
