Team india created history by winning the ICC Women's World Cup 2025.
The victory brought immense pride to the nation, and indian players were celebrated worldwide.
Along with the trophy, players were awarded prize money and winning medals.
However, there was one player from Team India who did not receive a medal.
The Player: Pratika Rawal
The player in question is Pratika Rawal, a key batter for Team India.
Pratika had an impressive tournament, scoring 308 runs, including one century and one half-century.
She was a crucial contributor to India’s journey to the final.
Why She Wasn’t Awarded a Medal
The reason lies in the ICC rules regarding medal distribution.
Pratika Rawal was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury in the semi-finals.
Shefali Verma was included in the squad in her place.
According to ICC regulations, only the players listed in the final playing squad at the awards ceremony receive winning medals.
Therefore, despite her performance in the tournament, Pratika did not receive a medal.
Pratika Rawal’s Presence and Celebration
Even though she was injured, Pratika attended the world cup final to support her team.
Team india defeated south africa by 52 runs to claim their first-ever Women’s World Cup title.
Pratika joined the celebrations from her wheelchair and shared the moment with her teammates.
She even danced Bhangra, showing her joy and team spirit despite being sidelined.
Team India’s Tribute
Team india acknowledged Pratika’s contribution throughout the tournament.
Her presence during the final showed the team’s unity and respect for all players, injured or active.
This moment highlighted that team spirit and support go beyond medals.
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