Deepti Sharma, the standout player of the Women’s World Cup, has revealed a heartwarming interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the Indian women’s cricket team’s visit to his residence to celebrate their historic World Cup victory, PM Modi recognized Sharma’s distinctive Lord Hanuman tattoo and her ‘Jai Shree Ram’ Instagram bio.
Sharma, who earned the Player of the Tournament award for her stellar all-round performance, described the encounter as a “thrilling and humbling” experience. “He mentioned my Hanuman ji tattoo and said he saw my Instagram bio with ‘Jai Shree Ram’,” she shared, emphasizing how special it felt to be acknowledged by such a prominent leader. She expressed amazement at the Prime Minister’s awareness of her personal details.
The Prime Minister congratulated the team on their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title, acknowledging their challenging journey. He also reminded Sharma of his previous advice from 2017, encouraging her to “walk past failures and never stop working hard.” Sharma credits these words with providing her strength throughout her career.
Sharma elaborated on the profound meaning behind her Hanuman tattoo. “I believe in him more than I believe in myself. Whenever I’m in a difficult situation, I take his name, and I feel like I can overcome anything,” she explained. For Sharma, her tattoo and bio are powerful expressions of her faith, which she believes strengthens her mental game.
Sharma’s contribution to the World Cup victory was immense. She accumulated 215 runs and took 22 wickets across the tournament, with a decisive 58 runs and five wickets in the final. This outstanding performance rightly earned her the Player of the Tournament title. The celebratory meeting also included a moment of humor when teammate Harleen Deol asked about the PM’s skincare routine, eliciting smiles and laughter.
