India's head coach Amol Muzumdar shared a memorable story during the team's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 5 following their historic Women's World Cup victory. Muzumdar recalled how the squad met King Charles during their England tour in June, but strict protocol limited attendance to only 20 people, preventing several support staff members from joining. When he apologized to the excluded staff, they responded that they preferred a photograph with the Prime Minister after winning the World Cup. That wish came true when the victorious team visited Modi's residence at Lok Kalyan Marg. The Prime Minister congratulated Harmanpreet Kaur and her team for their outstanding achievement, calling it a golden chapter in Indian cricket. India's journey included overcoming three consecutive losses to ultimately defeat South Africa in the final by 52 runs, securing their first-ever Women's World Cup title.
Support Staff's Wish Fulfilled After World Cup Win
During the England tour in June, the Indian women's cricket team had the opportunity to meet King Charles. However, only 20 individuals could attend due to strict royal protocol. This limitation meant several support staff members were excluded from the special occasion. Muzumdar apologized to the staff who couldn't attend, but their response surprised him. They told him they did not want a photograph with King Charles; instead, they hoped for a picture with Prime Minister Modi on November 4 or 5 after winning the World Cup. That aspiration became reality when the team visited the Prime Minister following their tournament triumph. Modi praised the team for writing a golden chapter in Indian cricket history and stated the victory would inspire future generations.
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