Members of the India women's cricket team, including Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Ujjain to seek blessings for the New Year 2026. The team recently concluded a successful 2025, marked by a dominant 5-0 T20I series victory over Sri Lanka. This visit precedes their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, following their recent ODI World Championship win.