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IN PICS: CM Fadnavis felicitates Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Radha Yadav for World Cup win

Updated On: 07 November, 2025 09:40 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday felicitated cricketers Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Radha Yadav, Indian Women's World Cup-winning team members from the state, and presented them with Rs 2.25 crore cash reward each in Mumbai. Pics/X

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A felicitation programme held at the CM's official residence 'Varsha' in south Mumbai. Pics/X

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A felicitation programme held at the CM's official residence 'Varsha' in south Mumbai. Pics/X
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side scripted a defining moment for Indian women's cricket by winning its maiden global title - the 50-over World Cup - with a 52-run victory over South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday

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The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side scripted a defining moment for Indian women's cricket by winning its maiden global title - the 50-over World Cup - with a 52-run victory over South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday

Fadnavis called the trio the "pride of Maharashtra", and said the team's victory will inspire young girls to take up sports and shine on global platforms

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Fadnavis called the trio the "pride of Maharashtra", and said the team's victory will inspire young girls to take up sports and shine on global platforms

"The world has taken note of the fact that the World Cup, which traditionally went to a select group of countries, has for the first time come to India," CM Fadnavis said

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"The world has taken note of the fact that the World Cup, which traditionally went to a select group of countries, has for the first time come to India," CM Fadnavis said

Lauding the spirit of camaraderie among the players, he said team spirit and bonding were the key to the squad's success

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Lauding the spirit of camaraderie among the players, he said team spirit and bonding were the key to the squad's success

"Jemimah's century in the semifinal was a turning point, it took us to the finals. The way this team fought back and played like a family shows what true teamwork means," CM Fadnavis said

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"Jemimah's century in the semifinal was a turning point, it took us to the finals. The way this team fought back and played like a family shows what true teamwork means," CM Fadnavis said

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