The “Women in Blue” defeated South Africa in the final of the ODI Women`s World Cup 2025 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
This also marked the first-ever World Cup title win in the history of Indian women`s cricket.
Following the triumph, cricketers Amanjot Kaur and Harleen Deol were welcomed by sweets and the beats of dhol by their families and politicians after they landed at their home bases.
Punjab`s Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and AAP MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer were among the ruling party leaders present at the airport to receive the two players and accord them a grand welcome.
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The family members and cricket fans were eagerly waiting to receive the players. Soon after their arrival, Cheema and Hayer offered the two players sweet and also honoured them with shawls.
Reflecting on the victory, Amanjot said that it is for entire India.
“This victory is of entire India, entire Punjab. Later, on the day of the (final) victory too, we did not sleep,” she said.
On the other hand, Deol said that her family always supported her and urged the Indian parents to give freedom and opportunity to their girls.
“Girls can bring laurels when given freedom and opportunity. My family always supported me. I want to give a message to parents that give freedom to your daughters … I want to tell girls that they must follow their passion and work hard,” said Harleen.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the team at his residence and lauded the players for their remarkable resilience and comeback after enduring a tough phase marked by three consecutive defeats.
In a lighter vein, Modi also spoke about Amanjot`s juggling catch in the final.
Her catch proved out to be crucial for India`s triumph. She took a stunning catch to dismiss South African skipper, Laura Wolvaardt.
(With PTI Inputs)