The Indian women’s cricket team’s extraordinary achievement received formal recognition on Thursday, November 6, 2025, as the squad met with President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. This high-profile felicitation followed their earlier meeting on November 5 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence, bringing national honours to the team after clinching the title at the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
The visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan reflected the magnitude of the achievement by the Indian women’s team, which secured its maiden Women’s World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The President, in her remarks, highlighted that the team “has created history and have become role models for the younger generation.”
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur led the ceremony and presented a jersey signed by the squad to President Murmu, symbolising the team’s gratitude and the pride of the nation in its achievement. The earlier meeting with the Prime Minister had underscored the message that this triumph is not only a sporting victory but also a reflection of the growing significance of women’s cricket in India.
Having faced setbacks in earlier editions of the tournament, the Indian squad’s 2025 campaign marked a watershed moment. After slipping in some group matches, the team staged a dramatic comeback, culminating in a final-victory performance that drew comparisons to India’s 1983 men’s World Cup win in terms of its historic importance. The broader context of the meeting with the President thus serves to symbolically and practically reinforce the value of this landmark achievement beyond the cricket field.
The reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan also included recognition of the diversity of the squad and the unity of purpose that characterised their win. President Murmu emphasised that the players hail from different regions, backgrounds, and circumstances — yet they came together to represent “one Team – India.” Meanwhile, the support staff, management, and coaches were acknowledged for their behind-the-scenes contributions to the success.
The formal felicitation of the Indian women’s cricket team by the President of India underscores that their triumph at the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is not just a sporting victory but a moment of national significance. As the country celebrates this milestone, the message sent is one of inspiration, empowerment, and the continuing evolution of women’s sport in India. The honours conferred at both the Prime Minister’s residence and Rashtrapati Bhavan will likely strengthen the momentum for cricket at all levels and serve as a compelling example to aspiring athletes across the nation.
