India's women's cricket team created history by winning their first-ever ICC Women's World Cup title after defeating South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2. The team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, posted 298 runs in 50 overs, with significant contributions from Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma. Despite Laura Wolvaardt's century for South Africa, Deepti's five-wicket haul secured victory for India. Following this historic achievement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a cash reward of INR 51 crore for the team, support staff, and selectors. Reports suggest each player and head coach Amol Muzumdar may receive between INR 2.5 to 3 crore. The team is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday after receiving a formal invitation from the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting with Prime Minister Scheduled for Wednesday
According to reports, the Indian women's cricket team will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday. The Prime Minister's Office sent a formal invitation to the BCCI on Monday. The team is currently in Mumbai and is expected to travel to Delhi on Tuesday evening. After the meeting, players will head to their respective homes. No official victory ceremony or parade has been planned yet, with a final decision expected after an upcoming ICC meeting in Dubai. Prime Minister Modi congratulated the team on social media, praising their skill, confidence, exceptional teamwork, and tenacity throughout the tournament.
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