IN PICS: CM Fadnavis felicitates Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah and Radha Yadav

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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<p>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</p>

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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

<p>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</p>

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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

<p>"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</p>

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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

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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

<p>"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</p>

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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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