In a glittering celebration of India's cricketing dominance, Reliance Foundation founder-chairperson Nita Ambani hosted the nation's three World Cup-winning captains at the 'United in Triumph' event in Mumbai on Monday, January 5, 2026. The evening was dedicated to honouring the monumental achievements of Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Deepika TC, whose leadership brought immense joy to millions of Indians.
A Night to Honour National Heroes
The event, held in the financial capital, saw a rare gathering of India's men's, women's, and blind cricket teams under one roof. Nita Ambani, addressing the distinguished gathering, stated that the New Year was beginning on a special note by celebrating the athletes who have united the country through sport. "All three cricket teams are here under one roof, and on behalf of every Indian, we are going to honour them tonight for giving us so much joy and happiness," she remarked. She emphasized the unique power of sport to join hearts and transform lives, declaring, "Today we are united in triumph."
The Triumphant Trio and Their Historic Wins
The felicitation centred on the three captains whose resilience defined India's recent global successes.
Rohit Sharma led the men's team to a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final in Barbados. The win was anchored by Virat Kohli's crucial 76 runs and a superb bowling performance in the death overs.
Harmanpreet Kaur captained the women's team to ICC Women's World Cup glory, defeating South Africa by 52 runs at Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium. All-rounders Shafali Verma (87 runs and 2 wickets) and Deepti Sharma (58 runs and 5/39) were instrumental in the title win.
Deepika TC skippered the Indian blind women's team to victory in the inaugural Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind. The team chased down a target of 115 runs to beat Nepal by seven wickets in Sri Lanka.
A Confluence of Sporting and Cultural Icons
The event was graced by a constellation of stars from various fields, making it a grand confluence of Indian excellence. Alongside team members like Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Ganga Kadam, cricketing legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, and Ravichandran Ashwin were present.
The guest list also featured Olympic and Paralympic champions such as Murlikant Petkar, Deepa Malik, and Devendra Jhajharia. Adding Bollywood's glitter to the occasion were megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.
The 'United in Triumph' event, now in its second edition, reflects Nita Ambani's vision of sport as a powerful force for excellence, inclusion, and national unity. It celebrated not just the victories on the field but the enduring spirit and collective purpose that propel India's sporting journey forward.
