A Sikh girl captained the team, a Christian girl won the semi-final, a Bengali girl's power-hitting helped the team reach close to 300, Shafali, a Jat girl, was named Player of the Match in the final, and Deepti, a Brahmin girl, was named Player of the Tournament—and ultimately, India became world champions. The question is, when their different identities don't hinder us from becoming world champions, why do we fight over these identities in the name of taking the country forward? We need a similar spirit for our country's progress.
These lines paint a true picture of today's India—an India where diversity is not a division, but a strength. When the Indian women's cricket team created history by winning the World Cup, it wasn't just a victory of bat and ball, but a triumph of unity, equality, and Indianness. The team included daughters from every religion, every caste, every language, and every region, but when they stepped onto the field, they held only one identity—Indian. This sentiment reminds us that true strength lies not in our name, lineage, or creed, but in our collective effort and shared resolve.
Sports teach us that team spirit transcends any individual identity. When a wicket falls, no one cares about the bowler's state or religion, and when a boundary is hit, the crowd doesn't care about the batsman's caste. On the field, only one thing matters—performance, hard work, and dedication. And if we adopt this philosophy in our country's development, politics, society, and culture, India can become a "world champion" in every field.
Unfortunately, identity politics, divisions based on religion and caste, and an "us versus them" mentality are deeply ingrained in our society. From elections to everyday conversations, we often forget that our greatest identity is our Indianness. But sports remind us every time that when we play together, we become invincible. This unity is the soul of India's Constitution, culture, and civilization.
When Harmanpreet Kaur leads on the field, she's not just the daughter of Punjab, she's the captain of all of India. When Jemimah Rodrigues bats brilliantly in a decisive match, it doesn't matter what her religion is—what matters is her contribution. When Shafali Verma fires up a storm in the final or Deepti Sharma shines with consistent performances throughout the tournament, they teach us that success speaks the language of ability and hard work, not caste or religion.
Today, India needs to learn a lot from these daughters. If every citizen puts aside their petty identities and works towards the nation's larger goals, neither will the pace of development slow down nor will social harmony be disrupted. We must understand that a nation is not built by a single class, language, or culture—but by the coming together of all. This is why India has always preached the message of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam"—the whole world is one family.
When the ball crosses the boundary line on the cricket field, the entire stadium resounds with a cry—"India! India!" In that moment, there is no Hindu, no Muslim, no Sikh, no Christian; everyone is simply Indian. This feeling is the true foundation of nation-building. It is this consciousness that empowers us to rise above caste violence, religious fanaticism, and regional narrow-mindedness.
Today, from politics to social media, we're repeatedly urged to view things through the lens of our identities. But the question is—is a country made solely by identities? No. A nation is made when people set aside their differences and unite for a common goal. India faces many challenges today—poverty, unemployment, education, the environment, gender equality—but solutions to all of these are possible only if we think with a Team India spirit, not a narrow "my society" mindset.
Our women's cricket team accomplished what politics, society, and theology failed to do—they showed us how much "strength there is in unity." On the field, they proved that no one is inferior to another, and that everyone is dedicated to one another. Someone led the charge, someone swung the bat, someone lofted the ball, someone took the catch—and together, they made history.
This same model can be applied to India's social life. If every citizen fulfills their role responsibly—whether as a farmer, teacher, doctor, engineer, or soldier—no one can stop India's progress. Just as every player in a team plays their part, every citizen of the country must work honestly in their place. Only then will India achieve the dream of a "developed nation."
This victory holds another powerful message—one of women's empowerment. These daughters have challenged not only the sports field, but also the societal mindset that often believes certain fields are exclusively for men. They have proven that, given the opportunity and confidence, women can make the country proud in any field. Their success will serve as an inspiration for future generations of girls, who now know that "limitations" exist only in thinking, not in talent.
When we judge someone based on their identity, we miss their true potential. But when we collaborate beyond identity, even the impossible becomes possible. This is the lesson our women's team has taught us—that serving the nation requires a union of hearts, not just resources.
What India needs most today to move forward is social unity and mutual respect. We may all speak different languages and follow different customs, but our dream is the same—a strong, prosperous, and happy India. And this dream will only be realized when we rise above the "I" mindset and embrace the "we" mindset.
The day all of us Indians embrace the fact that someone's success is our collective victory, India will become a world leader not just in sports, but in every field. This is the time to work as a team, not to blame each other.
So the next time someone asks “Who are you?”, the answer should be simply this –
“I am Indian – and that is my biggest identity.”
As long as we carry this identity forward, no force can stop us. Just as India's daughters returned victorious from the battlefield, our country will one day become a global champion of progress and unity—because a nation that learns to find unity in diversity never loses.

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