3Photo© hindustantimes.comICC prez Jay Shah personally ensures injured Pratika Rawal gets World Cup medal despite being replaced in India squad
India's star opener Pratika Rawal is poised to receive her medal following the team's remarkable victory in the ICC Women's World CupWorld CupWorld Cup 2025. India triumphed over South Africa in the final, securing their first Women's WC title. Unfortunately, Pratika was sidelined for both the semifinal and final due to an ankle injury.
Pratika faced a regrettable injury that led to her withdrawal from the remainder of the tournament. She was substituted by Shafali Verma, who delivered a stellar performance in the final match. Rawal disclosed that ICC Chairman Jay Shah took personal initiative to ensure she would be awarded her medal. During the post-match ceremony, all 15 members of the victorious team, including Rawal’s substitute Shafali Verma, received their medals.
Interestingly, the medal she wore during India's audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu was presented to her by a member of the support staff.