World Cup-winning women’s cricket team members Amanjot Kaur and Harleen Deol were welcomed with sweets and beats of the dhol by their families and top leaders of Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as they landed at their home base here on Friday. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side scripted a defining moment for Indian women’s cricket by winning its maiden global title — the 50-over World Cup — with a 52-run victory over South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Punjab’s Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and AAP MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer were among the ruling party leaders present at the airport to receive the two players and accord them a grand welcome. The family members of the two players and several fans were also present, eagerly waiting for their arrival. Soon after they came out of the airport, Cheema and Hayer offered the two players sweets and honoured them by presenting shawls. Speaking to reporters, Amanjot said, “This victory is of entire India, entire Punjab.” She also said that the team members did not sleep after the semi-final win over mighty Australia. “Later, on the day of the (final) victory too, we did not sleep,” she said. Deol said her family always supported her dreams. “Girls can bring laurels when given freedom and opportunity. My family always supported me. I want to give a message to parents that give freedom to your daughters … I want to tell girls that they must follow their passion and work hard,” Deol said. “We had belief that we will do well and lift the Cup”. Hayer, who earlier also served as Sports Minister in the AAP government in Punjab before contesting last year’s Lok Sabha polls, said the state government has a sports-friendly approach. Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “On behalf of the Punjab government, I welcome all the daughters, they are making us proud. The daughters are bringing laurels in other sports too at various international competitions”. Amanjot’s cousin Satwinder Kaur, meanwhile, recalled the time when the cricketer used to play with boys. “She also broke many window panes in the neighbourhood while she used to play…The family supported her throughout to excel in life,” she said excitedly. The family members also danced to the beats of ‘dhol’. Later, the two players headed for their homes in an open vehicle, with their family members, Minister Harpal Cheema and some others accompanying them. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had met the team at his residence and lauded the players for their remarkable resilience and comeback after enduring a tough phase marked by three consecutive defeats. In lighter vein, Modi also spoke about Amanjot’s juggling catch in the final. PTIEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia’s MBBS Student Ajit Singh From Rajasthan, Missing for Last 19 Days, Found Dead In Russian DamFAA Grounds America: How The US Flight Cuts Could Derail Indian Travel Plans This Holiday SeasonMassive ATC System Breakdown At Delhi Airport Disrupts Flights; Airlines Urge Patience And CareSupreme Court Directs Dogs Be Shifted From Schools, Bus Stands To Shelters; Petitioner Breaks DownPM Modi Calls Vande Mataram A ‘Mantra Of Unity And Courage’ As The Song Completes 150 YearsFrance Backs India’s AI Vision: Anne Bouverot Lauds New Delhi’s Balance Between Innovation, EthicsEight Jets, Not Seven, Shot Down: Donald Trump Adds Fresh Twist to His India-Pak Ceasefire ClaimsDonald Trump Calls PM Modi A ‘Great Friend’, Says India Visit ‘Could Be’ Next Year Amid Talks’Unemployability’: Is India Sitting On Ticking Time Bomb Of Unemployment? Expert’s Big Reveal’Mungerilal Ke Sapne’: BJP’s Sunil Pintu Takes Dig At RJD-Cong, Exudes Confidence Of Sitamarhi Win123Photostories7 yellow-coloured snakes around the worldVicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif welcome a baby boy: A look back at their dreamy weddingBageshwar Dham travel guide: How to get a token and meet Dhirendra Krishna ShastriBigg Boss Malayalam 7: Check out Akbar Khan’s stunning weekend looksNot breast cancer or lung cancer — THIS cancer is rapidly growing in young adults: Early signs you SHOULDN’T ignore6 trends shaping jobs in 2025 that every young professional should knowHow To Attract Your Partner As Per Your Date of BirthKatrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal welcome baby boy: A look at the announcement poster and other celebrity parents’ baby reveal postsBigg Boss Malayalam 7: Unmissable looks of Top 7 contestant AdhilaInside Ahmedabad’s Rs 500-crore smart streetlight revolution: How one click will control 2 lakh poles123Hot PicksStock market holidayBank HolidayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingMarshawn Kneeland Cause of DeathJoe AlwynSerena WilliamsNovak DjokovicNick Kyrgios vs Aryna SabalenkaWho is CatalinaWho is Sean DunnKash Patel GirlfriendWWE Smackdown PreviewVirginia Teacher Shot Dead
World Cup-winning women’s cricket team members Amanjot Kaur and Harleen Deol were welcomed with sweets and beats of the dhol by their families and top leaders of Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as they landed at their home base here on Friday. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side scripted a defining moment for Indian women’s cricket by winning its maiden global title — the 50-over World Cup — with a 52-run victory over South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Punjab’s Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and AAP MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer were among the ruling party leaders present at the airport to receive the two players and accord them a grand welcome. The family members of the two players and several fans were also present, eagerly waiting for their arrival. Soon after they came out of the airport, Cheema and Hayer offered the two players sweets and honoured them by presenting shawls. Speaking to reporters, Amanjot said, “This victory is of entire India, entire Punjab.” She also said that the team members did not sleep after the semi-final win over mighty Australia. “Later, on the day of the (final) victory too, we did not sleep,” she said. Deol said her family always supported her dreams. “Girls can bring laurels when given freedom and opportunity. My family always supported me. I want to give a message to parents that give freedom to your daughters … I want to tell girls that they must follow their passion and work hard,” Deol said. “We had belief that we will do well and lift the Cup”. Hayer, who earlier also served as Sports Minister in the AAP government in Punjab before contesting last year’s Lok Sabha polls, said the state government has a sports-friendly approach. Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “On behalf of the Punjab government, I welcome all the daughters, they are making us proud. The daughters are bringing laurels in other sports too at various international competitions”. Amanjot’s cousin Satwinder Kaur, meanwhile, recalled the time when the cricketer used to play with boys. “She also broke many window panes in the neighbourhood while she used to play…The family supported her throughout to excel in life,” she said excitedly. The family members also danced to the beats of ‘dhol’. Later, the two players headed for their homes in an open vehicle, with their family members, Minister Harpal Cheema and some others accompanying them. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had met the team at his residence and lauded the players for their remarkable resilience and comeback after enduring a tough phase marked by three consecutive defeats. In lighter vein, Modi also spoke about Amanjot’s juggling catch in the final. PTI
