The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced cash prizes for India’s World Cup-winning members Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Radha Yadav, and head coach Amol Muzumdar — all of whom hail from the State.

While Smriti, Jemimah, Radha will receive Rs. 2.25 crore each, Muzumdar will be awarded with Rs. 22.5 lakh.

“Today, the Cabinet has passed a resolution to congratulate the women’s cricket team which has done a glorious job of winning the ICC World Cup. Similarly, three players from Maharashtra, Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana and Radha Yadav, will be felicitated by the Maharashtra government and will be given a cash prize as per our policy. They have made the country proud,” Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, He also added that the government would felicitate the entire team when it visits Mumbai.

As per the government’s sports policy, players winning gold medals in the Olympics or Paralympics receive Rs. 3.75 crore each, while their coaches are awarded Rs. 37.5 lakh. Those winning gold in World Cups, World Championships or Para World Championships are given Rs. 2.25 crore each, with coaches receiving Rs. 22.5 lakh.

Athletes winning gold in the Asian Games or Commonwealth Games are given Rs. 75 lakh each, while Chess Olympiad champions receive Rs. 1 crore.

On November 2, Sunday, India beat South Africa by 52 runs in the summit clash to lift its first ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title. On Tuesday night, the Indian team arrived in New Delhi ahead of its scheduled meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

Published on Nov 05, 2025