Pratika Rawal finally gets her World Cup winners medal - courtesy Pratika Rawal - Punjabi News

Published on: 07 Nov 2025 at 03:37 PM

Pratika Rawal finally gets her World Cup winners medal — courtesy Pratika Rawal

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Chandigarh, November 7: India opener Pratika Rawal has received her Women’s World Cup 2025 winner’s medal following the personal intervention of ICC President Jay Shah, her father Pradeep Rawal confirmed. The 23-year-old batter was ruled out of the tournament after twisting her ankle during India’s final group-stage match against Bangladesh and was subsequently replaced by Shafali Verma in the squad ahead of the semi-finals.

Following her injury, she was replaced by Shafali Verma in the squad, who helped India secure a 52-run victory against the Proteas. As the entire team celebrated their World Cup triumph at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Pratika was seen in a wheelchair without the World Cup winner’s medal around her neck, as she had been ruled out of the 15-member squad. According to ICC rules, only players named in the final 15-member squad for the championship match are eligible for the winner’s medals.

However, she was later spotted wearing the winner’s medal during the team’s meeting with the PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, which sparked widespread confusion among fans. Pratika Rawal’s father has since cleared the air surrounding the matter, revealing that ICC President Jay Shah personally ensured that Pratika received her deserved winner’s medal.

“Jay Shah personally texted us and said that he had spoken to the ICC, and that we would receive the medal. Pratika received the medal before meeting Prime Minister Modi. Jay Shah took the initiative himself and personally informed Pratika,” Pradeep Rawal said.

Her father, Pradeep Rawal, clarified the situation, revealing that Jay Shah had stepped in to ensure his daughter’s contribution was recognised. “Jay Shah personally texted us and said that he had spoken to the ICC, and that we would receive the medal. Pratika received the medal before meeting Prime Minister Modi. Jay Shah took the initiative himself and personally informed Pratika,” he said.