MP CM Mohan Yadav felicitates Cricketer Kranti Goud on return to state after World Cup triumph

CM Mohan Yadav also had an interaction with the cricketer about her sport and various other aspects on the occasion.

"Today I felicitated Kranti Goud, a member of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 winning Indian women's cricket team and pride of Madhya Pradesh, along with her parents at my Bhopal residence. On this occasion, I had a meaningful interaction with talented players of the state on various topics, including sports," the CM said in a post on X.

Extending best wishes to Goud, CM Yadav further added in the post, "May you continue to make the people of the state proud, and may all your resolutions be fulfilled, these are my best wishes to you."

On the other hand, speaking to reporters after felicitation, Cricketer Goud said, "Today I am feeling very proud and hope the entire residents of Madhya Pradesh feel too that the ICC world cup was held in India and we became the world champions. I would like to express my gratitude to CM Mohan Yadav on calling and felicitating me."

Earlier, CM Yadav announced Rs 1 Crore reward to Kranti Gaud for her contribution to the Indian team's victory.

"Daughters of the nation did wonders in Cricket. I would like to congratulate everyone... MP's daughter, Kranti Gaud, is a member of the team. I would like to congratulate her and the state Government will give her Rs 1 Crore reward for her contribution to the team...," the Chief Minister told reporters.

At Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, India successfully defended a 299-run target to trounce South Africa and lift the maiden Women's World Cup trophy with a 52-run win on Sunday (November 2). Kranti, who returned wicketless in the final with her three-over spell, remained a vital cog in India's journey to the silverware. The 22-year-old speedster spearheaded India's pace attack and scalped nine wickets from eight appearances at 40.11 to finish 12th in the wicket-taking chart. (ANI)