The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced a cash reward of ₹2.25 crore each for local cricket icons Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Radha Yadav, following India’s historic triumph in the 2025 ODI Cricket World Cup.
The state also declared a ₹22.5 lakh reward for head coach Amol Muzumdar, who hails from Mumbai and guided the team to its maiden global title.
India defeated South Africa in a thrilling final, completing a landmark moment for women’s cricket and triggering celebrations nationwide.
The announcement has been welcomed by fans and sporting bodies, who hailed the gesture as recognition of the players’ exceptional achievements on the world stage.
