The Indian Women’s Cricket Team received a prestigious honor at Varsha bungalow, the official residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in recognition of their groundbreaking victory. The event commemorated their historic win at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup against South Africa on November 2.
Vice Captain Smriti Mandhana, along with team members Jemimah Rodrigues and Radha Yadav, were commended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for their exceptional contributions to the team’s success. Each player was awarded a cash prize of 2.25 crore, while Head Coach Amol Muzumdar received a cheque of 22.5 lakh during the felicitation ceremony.
The ceremony was graced by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Sports Minister Adv. Manikrao Kokate, Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, Principal Secretary Sanjay Khandare, and Commissioner Sheetal Teli. Additionally, bowling coach Avishkar Salvi, Padma Shri Diana Edulji, analyst Aniruddha Deshpande, and support staff members were also honored for their crucial roles in the team’s success.
Furthermore, Chief Minister Fadnavis announced a cash award of 11 lakh for all support staff members, recognizing their significance in India’s victory. Previously, Himachal Pradesh’s Renuka Singh Thakur and Madhya Pradesh’s Kranti Gaud were individually awarded Rs 1 crore each by their state governments for their outstanding performances during the World Cup.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu praised Renuka for her pivotal role in India’s success, particularly highlighting her bowling prowess. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav acknowledged Kranti Gaud as a pride of the state for bringing glory to the nation with her remarkable achievements.