Delhi: The Indian women’s team created history by winning the ICC World Cup 2025 title. Team India performed brilliantly and achieved the honor of becoming world champion for the first time, but in the meantime, the team’s opening batsman Pratika Rawal was out of the tournament due to a knee injury. Shefali Verma was included in the team in her place. Although Pratika could not play in the semi-final and final matches, she still got the World Cup winner’s medal, on which questions started being raised.

Got medal because of Jai Shah

Now Pratika Rawal herself has revealed on these questions. While talking to News 18, he told that he was able to get the medal only because of ICC Chairman Jai Shah. She said, “Jai Shah sir had messaged our team manager that he would arrange for my medal as well, so I have my own medal, when I opened it for the first time and saw it, I had tears in my eyes. I am not a person who cries much, but that feeling was real.”

Got injured in the match against Bangladesh

Actually, Pratika Rawal suffered a serious knee injury in the match against Bangladesh, after which she had to be out of the team. In her place, Shefali Verma was officially included in the team, who performed brilliantly in the semi-finals and finals.

Pratika Rawal’s performance was fantastic

Pratika Raval’s performance in this World Cup was very impressive. He scored 308 runs in seven matches at an average of 51.33. His inning of 122 runs in the do-or-die match against New Zealand played an important role in taking Team India to the semi-finals.

Celebrated even after being away from the team

Despite being injured, Pratika remained with the team and after the final victory, she also celebrated with the team. Now that he has told the truth about getting the medal, fans have also become emotional with his story.