India batter Shafali Verma was felicitated by the Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at his official residence, recognizing her stellar contribution in group’s Ladies’s World Cup 2025 triumph. Saini introduced Shafali with a scarf, a examine price 1.5 crore, and a ‘Grade A’ sports activities gradation certificates.
In accordance with an official assertion, the 21-year-old cricketer has additionally been appointed model ambassador of the Haryana State Ladies’s Fee.The Chief Minister praised Shafali’s exhausting work and dedicationsaying she had introduced glory not simply to Haryana however to your entire nation. Saini additionally highlighted the state authorities’s continued efforts to advertise sports activities, noting that just about 2,000 sports activities nurseries have been established throughout Haryana to nurture younger expertise on the grassroots degree.
“On behalf of the Haryana authorities, in honor of this excellent efficiency, Shafali has been awarded 1.50 crore in money and a Grade A grading certificates. This recognition will encourage Haryana’s sporting skills to achieve even higher heights. Together with her exhausting work and dedication, Shefali has not solely introduced glory to Haryana however to your entire nation. This achievement serves as an inspiration for all of the daughters of the state; I want you continued success in illuminating the nation’s title together with your stellar performances,” wrote Saini on his X account.
Shafali Verma expressed her gratitude for being honored by the State authorities and praised the fixed help supplied to athletes of the state.
“We’re very glad to have received the World Cup. The spirit of sports activities runs deep in Haryana, and everybody right here helps athletes wholeheartedly,” mentioned Shafali.
The younger opener, who was drafted into the India squad as a alternative for the injured Pratika Rawal, performed a decisive position within the remaining towards South Africa, scoring 87 runs and taking 2/36 with the ball which earned her the’Participant of the Match’ award.
Though she did not fireplace within the semifinal towards Australia, Shafali rose to the event within the title conflict, serving to India clinch a memorable 52-run victory and the long-awaited World Cup win.
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