Following India’s emphatic victory over South Africa to clinch the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, the triumphant team met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence in New Delhi. The meeting turned out to be not only an exchange of congratulations but also an evening filled with laughter, light-hearted banter, and memorable moments.
The Prime Minister warmly welcomed Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and the rest of the team, spending time discussing their journey, the challenges they overcame, and the pride they brought to the nation. However, an unexpected yet delightful question soon became the highlight of the gathering.
During the interaction, all-rounder Harleen Deol suddenly asked the Prime Minister,
“Sir, your skin always glows so radiantly! What’s your skincare routine? Would you share it with us?”
Her playful question left everyone momentarily stunned before the room erupted in laughter. Even the Prime Minister appeared pleasantly surprised, before responding with a chuckle,
“I’ve honestly never thought about it that way.”
Adding to the amusement, all-rounder Sneh Rana commented,
“It’s the love and blessings of the people of this country that make you glow, Sir.”
Smiling, Modi replied,
“Yes, that’s indeed a great source of strength. Having served the nation for so many years, I can tell you that such blessings eventually show their effect.”
The team’s head coach Amol Muzumdar also joined in the fun, jokingly remarking,
“You see, Sir, this is the group I have to handle every day—no wonder all my hair has turned grey!”
The lively exchange drew laughter from everyone present, turning the formal occasion into a truly heart-warming and memorable one.
| Event Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Occasion | Meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India’s Women’s World Cup-winning team |
| Location | Prime Minister’s Residence, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi |
| Key Attendees | Narendra Modi, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, Amol Muzumdar |
| Highlight Moment | Harleen Deol asked the PM about his “skincare routine” |
| Prime Minister’s Response | “I’ve never really thought about it.” |
| Sneh Rana’s Remark | “It’s the love of the people that gives you your glow.” |
| Coach’s Joke | “Handling these players has turned my hair grey!” |
What began as a formal congratulatory visit soon transformed into an evening of humour and warmth—an interaction that perfectly captured the camaraderie between the nation’s leader and its world-beating athletes.