Members of the Indian women's cricket team, including Smriti Mandhana, visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain on the first day of 2026. Fresh from their ICC Women's World Cup 2025 victory, the players participated in the Bhasm Aarti and offered prayers for success and prosperity in the new year. The visit highlighted the intersection of sport and spirituality in India, with the team seeking blessings after their historic triumph.